Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Breadcrumbs
Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
For 4 Person(s)
For rhe Breadcrumbs:
- 2 tablespoons Botticelli extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons Botticelli extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, cut into bite sized pieces
- salt as desired
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1 pound Botticelli Penne
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Directions
- Put a small sauté pan over a low flame and heat 2 Tablespoons of oil. Add the Breadcrumbs and cook stirring till they just begin to color. About 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a cool plate immediately and set aside.
- Put a large saute pan with a lid over a medium-high flame and heat 2 more Tablespoons of the oil. Lower the flame to medium and add the garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes. Saute until the anchovies begin to break down.
- Add in the broccoli rabe and salt as desired. Saute until the broccoli rabe begins to wilt. Add in the water and cover the pan. Cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Drop in the penne and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Toss for 1-2 minute over a medium flame.
- Serve in warm bowls with a sprinkle of the Toasted Breadcrumbs.
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