Parmesan makes the pasta! Whether it’s complementing radicchio’s bitter notes in this recipe or the finishing touch to a plate of buttered noodles, Parmesan’s rich, sweet, nutty flavor can make even the simplest of pasta dishes seem gourmet. Try your next dish of orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto.
Orecchiette Pasta With Radicchio, Broccoli Rabe and Pesto
Parmesan makes the pasta! Whether it’s complementing radicchio’s bitter notes in this recipe or the finishing touch to a plate of buttered noodles, Parmesan’s rich, sweet, nutty flavor can make even the simplest of pasta dishes seem gourmet. Try your next dish of orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto.
10min
                                                Prep time
                                            10min
                                                    Cook time
                                                4
                                                Servings
                                            Orecchiette Pasta With Radicchio, Broccoli Rabe and Pesto
        Parmesan makes the pasta! Whether it’s complementing radicchio’s bitter notes in this recipe or the finishing touch to a plate of buttered noodles, Parmesan’s rich, sweet, nutty flavor can make even the simplest of pasta dishes seem gourmet. Try your next dish of orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto.
                        Nutrition information
                
10min
                                        Prep time
                                    10min
                                            Cook time
                                        4
                                        Servings
                                    Ingredients:
                            Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
 - Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When foam subsides, add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 minute.
 - Increase heat to medium-high. Add broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
 - Stir in radicchio; cook 1 minute longer. Turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
 - Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water just before draining. Drain pasta; place in large bowl.
 - Add pesto and reserved pasta water. Mix until pasta is thoroughly coated with pesto.
 - Add warm radicchio mixture; toss gently until everything is well combined.
 - Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
 
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                        Nutrition Information
- Per serving
 - Calories 549
 - Total Fat 22g
 - Cholesterol 18mg
 - Sodium 706g
 - Total Carbohydrate 71g
 - Protein 19g