Pasta-Shell Risotto With Broccoli Rabe

Serves: 5

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

35

Spice

52

Sweetness

44

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 bunch

Broccoli Rabe

1 cup

Olive Oil

1 medium

Onion (chopped)

Directions:

1

Bring broth, water, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat and keep at a bare simmer

2

Trim tough stem ends from broccoli rabe, then cut remaining stems crosswise into 1-inch pieces and reserve

3

Coarsely chop florets and leaves

4

Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion with 1/2 teaspoon salt until softened, 3 to 5 minutes

5

Stir in garlic and sauté 1 minute, then add pasta, broccoli rabe stems, and 3/4 cup hot broth and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed

6

Continue simmering and adding hot broth, about 3/4 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until pasta is almost al dente and creamy-looking, 12 to 13 minutes

7

Stir in remaining broccoli rabe and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente and broccoli rabe is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes

8

(If needed, add more hot broth to moisten; there will be some broth left over

9

) Stir in cheese and salt and pepper to taste

10

Serve with more cheese on the side

11

Bring broth, water, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat and keep at a bare simmer

12

Trim tough stem ends from broccoli rabe, then cut remaining stems crosswise into 1-inch pieces and reserve

13

Coarsely chop florets and leaves

14

Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion with 1/2 teaspoon salt until softened, 3 to 5 minutes

15

Stir in garlic and sauté 1 minute, then add pasta, broccoli rabe stems, and 3/4 cup hot broth and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed

16

Continue simmering and adding hot broth, about 3/4 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until pasta is almost al dente and creamy-looking, 12 to 13 minutes

17

Stir in remaining broccoli rabe and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente and broccoli rabe is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes

18

(If needed, add more hot broth to moisten; there will be some broth left over

19

) Stir in cheese and salt and pepper to taste

20

Serve with more cheese on the side