Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts

Name: Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large bunch broccoli rabe (also called rapini; generous 1 pound), stems sliced 1/2 inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 3 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 85 grams thinly sliced pancetta, chopped; 249 grams package dried pappardelle pasta; 237 milliliters freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus additional for serving; 118 milliliters pine nuts, toasted; 0 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 237 milliliters water

Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 683 calories, 23g of protein, and 42g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have broccoli rabe, pappardelle pasta, pine nuts, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Discard garlic.

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Garlic

Add onion, pancetta, and fennel seeds to skillet; sauté until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, about 8 minutes.

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Fennel Seeds

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Onion

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Add dried crushed red pepper, then broccoli rabe stems and cook 4 minutes to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli rabe tops, sprinkle with salt, and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

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Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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Add pasta to skillet with broccoli rabe and stir over low heat to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup cheese. Season to taste with salt and generous amount of pepper.

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Broccoli Rabe

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