Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Pancetta
- 2 lbs broccoli rabe or 2 lbs baby broccoli, cut into bite-sized lengths
- 3 ounces pancetta, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- salt
- 1 lemon, juice of (to taste)
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until just bright green, then immediately remove and plunge into ice water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until lightly-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 2 T olive oil and pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and more oil if needed. Toss and cook until tender and heated through. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Transfer to a platter and garnish with more pepper flakes, parmesan and/or bread crumbs.
broccoli rabe, pancetta, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper, salt, lemon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-rabe-with-garlic-and-pancetta-330015 (may not work)