Rapini-Walnut Macaroni

Name: Rapini-Walnut Macaroni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 large cloves garlic, sliced; 227 grams box uncooked macaroni pasta; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 servings salt and black pepper to taste; 118 milliliters walnuts

Rapini-Walnut Macaroni might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 462 calories. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. A mixture of parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, macaroni pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the walnuts you could follow this main course with the Pistachio Cake with Walnuts as a dessert.

Instructions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.

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Broccoli Rabe

Water

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Pot

Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Return the water to a boil, and stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

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Macaroni

Pasta

Water

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Slotted Spoon

Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

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Colander

While the pasta is cooking, cook and stir the walnut halves in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set the walnuts aside, add the olive oil, and reduce heat to low. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook 3 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then stir in the drained pasta and walnuts. Toss with Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Salt And Pepper