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Italian orecchiette pasta mixed with sauteed broccoli rabe garlic and red chili flakes fresh garnish with parsley, serve on a plate
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Italian Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, and Chili Flakes

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Italian orecchiette with broccoli rabe, garlic, and chili flakes. A simple plant-forward pasta with bold flavor and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 374
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz orecchiette pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli rabe chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook orecchiette according to package instructions.
  3. Reserve a small amount of pasta water, then drain.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add broccoli rabe and sauté until tender.
  7. Add chili flakes and stir well.
  8. Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water.
  9. Toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1023IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Blanch broccoli rabe first to reduce bitterness if desired
• Adjust chili flakes to taste
• Add grated cheese if desired for extra richness

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