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Broccoli Orecchiette Pasta

Orecchiette is a traditional Italian dish, originating from the southeastern region of Puglia. In Italian, orecchiette means little, which references the shape of the pasta. This dish is simple yet delicious, featuring homemade orecchiette pasta tossed with garlic, olive oil, broccoli rabe, and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta Added to
  • 1 volume broccoli rabe, ends trimmed Added to
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped Added to
  • 14 Cup olive oil Added to
  • 12 Cup parmesan Added to
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Added to
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Directions

20 min.
1. Step

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions.

2. Step

In another pot, blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 3 minutes until it's just tender, then shock it in ice water to preserve its color. Drain well and chop into bite-sized pieces.

3. Step

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Step

Add the broccoli rabe to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic and olive oil.

5. Step

Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the broccoli rabe. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Step

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and serve.

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