Broccoli Rob (Rapini) and Pasta for Four.

"Recipe submitted by Cyndi Lauper in the book A Musical Feast. The rambling (yet charming) narrative implies that this is a family recipe that was handed down. I recently received rapini seeds as a gift and thanks to this tasty recipe I will definitely grow it again."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook and drain pasta according to directions, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
  • Cut bottom stems off rapini (about 3 inches) and chop into approx 1-1/2" pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan to medium-low heat and fry until aromatic.
  • Add rapini and saute until tender.
  • Optional: Add a small, and she stresses *small* like a drop of anchovie paste to cut the bitterness of the broccoli rob.
  • Toss pasta into pan with 1/2 cup of cooking water and toss until cooking water is absorbed.
  • Salt to taste and sprinkle with romano cheese.

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Always on the prowl for tasty recipes for my family. This year I'm trying my hand at vegetable gardening and am now in search of canning recipes and anything that will make squash more appealing in general *wink*
 
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