A Versatile Green Broccoli-Rabe Pasta Sauce

Name: A Versatile Green Broccoli-Rabe Pasta Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 first-course servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut across into 1-inch pieces; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Barbara Kafka

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 first-course servings

1½pounds broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut across into 1-inch pieces
6tablespoons olive oil
1teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the broccoli rabe in a five-quart casserole. Toss with the olive oil and crushed red-pepper flakes.
Step 2
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 10 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
Step 3
Remove from oven and uncover. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss with cooked and drained pasta.