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Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Course: Main Course, Pasta
Keyword: broccoli, lemon
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 lb. broccoli rabe trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 16- to 17-oz. package penne or fusilli
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Black pepper
  • 1 4-oz. package goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Bring 4 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add 2 tsp. kosher salt, return to a boil, and stir in broccoli rabe. Cook 1 minute or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain.
  • Cook pasta in Dutch oven according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup hot pasta water.
  • Melt butter with oil in Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add red pepper and lemon zest; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broccoli rabe; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in hot cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and lemon juice; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Top with cheese.
  • The Power of Pasta Water Before you drain off your perfectly cooked pasta (al dente, of course!), scoop out at least 1 cup of that rich, starchy pasta water to make an easy pan sauce. We used 1/4 to 1/2 cup in most of the dishes here, but for most recipes save a little extra in case you want a looser sauce. The cloudy broth marries with butter or oil for silky, creamy results. And because you've cooked your pasta with a proper amount of salt (about 1 Tbsp. kosher salt per quart of water), the leftover liquid delivers flavor too. Use it whenever you feel saucy.

Notes

Recipe By: Southern Living
FEBRUARY 2013
Serving Size: 4