3 rabe pancetta pine nuts Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, peeled , flattened, onion, chopped, sliced pancetta, chopped, fennel seeds, crushed, dried crushed red pepper, broccoli rabe (also called rapini; generous 1 lb), stems sliced 1/2 inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces, water, dried pappardelle pasta, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese , plus additional for serving, pine nuts, toasted

extra virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, peeled and flattened, onion, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste, sliced pancetta, chopped, fennel seed, crushed, dry crushed red pepper (optional), broccoli or 1 large rabe, stems sliced 1/2-inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces, water, dried pappardelle pasta, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese , plus additional for serving, pine nuts, toasted