Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta Recipe

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Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta
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  1. 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.
  2. Cook pasta in Dutch oven according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup hot pasta water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 787.05 Kcal (3295 kJ)
Calories from fat 594.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.02g 102%
Cholesterol 143.36mg 48%
Sodium 4912.23mg 205%
Potassium 99.75mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.36g 6%
Sugars 5.96g 24%
Dietary Fiber 9.24g 37%
Protein 32.7g 65%
Vitamin C 128.7mg 214%
Vitamin A 18.6mg 619%
Iron 463.5mg 2575%
Calcium 938.6mg 94%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.72 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.88g 102%
Cholesterol 23.63mg 48%
Sodium 809.63mg 205%
Potassium 16.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.03g 6%
Sugars 0.98g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 37%
Protein 5.39g 65%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 214%
Vitamin A 3.1mg 619%
Iron 76.4mg 2575%
Calcium 154.7mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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