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Broccoli Rabe Pasta

broccoli rabe pasta
Ingredients:
  • (4 oz.) whole-wheat orecchiette or chiocciole
  • (1/2 bunch) broccoli rabe, ends trimmed and cut into 2-in. pieces
  • (3/4 cup) vegetarian chicken-flavored broth
  • (2 tsp.) all-purpose flour
  • (1 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (4 large cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1/2 tsp.) fresh rosemary, minced (or 1/8 tsp. dried)
  • (8 oz. can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • (2 tsp.) red-wine vinegar
  • (1/8 tsp.) salt
  • (1/4 tsp.) freshly ground pepper
Servings
2
Dinner

Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Hearty whole-wheat pasta and peppery broccoli rabe in a thick broth sauce with chickpeas.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large saucepan with 1 quart cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add pasta and cook 6 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and cook another 3 minutes. Drain.

  2. 2Place another large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and rosemary. Cook 1 minute. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together broth and flour. Add to broth, whisk until simmering and thick.

  3. 3Add chickpeas, vinegar, salt, pepper and pasta. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring to combine and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 2 cups

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 413
  • Total Fat 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 74 g
  • Protein 22 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 655 mg
  • Fiber 14 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.