Pasta with broccoli rabe, a tasty and rustic seasonal first course, very simple to make… in this case, I enriched it with some anchovy fillets and crispy breadcrumbs. The fresh broccoli rabe are first boiled, then sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper, while the pasta cooks in their water, making it even more flavorful. Try this recipe, it’s easy, quick, and appetizing!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 209.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.55 (g) of which sugars 0.94 (g)
- Proteins 7.52 (g)
- Fat 3.84 (g) of which saturated 0.53 (g)of which unsaturated 0.85 (g)
- Fibers 3.64 (g)
- Sodium 565.71 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz pasta
- 7 oz broccoli rabe (net weight)
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 fillets anchovies in oil
- 1 slice rustic bread
- chili pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- 2 Pans
- Pot
- Colander
- Chopper
Preparation
After removing the tough and damaged leaves, wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly under running water.
Boil them in salted boiling water for 7-8 minutes, drain them (without discarding the water), and chop them roughly.
In a large pan, sauté the garlic with the anchovies and a pinch of chili pepper (1).
Add the broccoli rabe, adjust the salt, and let them cook for a few minutes over medium heat (2). If the bottom dries out too much, add a tablespoon of their cooking water.
Meanwhile, chop the bread with a mixer and toast it in a small pan with extra virgin olive oil (3). It will take a few minutes, stir the crumbs continuously to prevent burning, once golden, remove them immediately from the heat.
Boil the pasta in the broccoli rabe cooking water (if too little, add more). Drain it slightly al dente and add it to the sauce pan.
Stir over high heat for a minute or two, so the flavors blend.
Turn off the heat and serve the pasta on plates, adding the crispy bread on top.
The pasta with broccoli rabe, anchovies, and breadcrumbs is ready, enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use various pasta shapes, from spaghetti to classic orecchiette, or others you prefer.
The chili pepper is optional; you can omit it if you don’t like it.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I substitute broccoli rabe?
You can use classic green broccoli.
What kind of bread can I use?
Rustic bread is fine, even from the day before, or a sandwich bread. You can also use ready-made breadcrumbs, but it will look less rustic.
