Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Garbanzos
- 1 package penne or ziti pasta
- salt
- 2 bunch broccoli rabe
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1/4 c. golden raisins
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
- Meanwhile, in another large saucepot, heat 4 quarts water to boiling.
- Add broccoli rabe, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickest parts of stems are tender.
- Drain broccoli rabe; cool slightly.
- Cut broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces.
- Wipe saucepot dry.
- Add oil, and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Add broccoli rabe, garbanzo beans, and raisins, and cook about 3 minutes to heat through, stirring often.
- Remove saucepot from heat.
- When pasta has cooked to desired doneness, remove 2/3 cup pasta cooking water; reserve.
- Drain pasta.
- Add pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt to broccoli rabe mixture; toss well.
- Serve with Parmesan if you like.
penne, salt, broccoli rabe, olive oil, clove garlic, red pepper, garbanzo beans, golden raisins, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pasta-broccoli-rabe-garbanzos-430 (may not work)