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Orecchiette With Beans And Broccoli Rabe
Yield 2 servings. Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer
¼ pound orecchiette (about 1 ¼ cups)
½ pound broccoli rabe, stem cut into ½-inch pieces, large heads cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 crushed garlic cloves
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a medium-size saucepan 3/4 filled with water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and boil for 9 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for 2 more minutes. They should be crisp yet tender. Drain in a colander. Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic 30 seconds without browning the garlic. Stir in wine, beans and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered until reduced 3 to 4 minutes. Add the orecchiette and broccoli rabe to the skillet. Toss to combine all ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide between two dinner plates and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Per serving: 545 calories (19% from fat), 11.4 g fat (2.9 g saturated, 4.1 g monounsaturated), 9 mg cholesterol, 79.9 g protein, 10.8 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g fiber, 212 mg sodium.