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Broccoli Rabe with Fresh Bread Crumbs and Spaghetti

Sep 2, 2013 · 17 Comments

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Enjoying a beautiful platter of food together is a gift.  Enjoy the faces and the smiles and make it a memory to cherish. 

Ingredients:
2 bunches of fresh broccoli – cut about 1 inch off stems
Fresh lemon – quartered
About 6 cloves of garlic – chopped
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. favorite spaghetti
Fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese for grating
For the Fresh Bread Crumbs:
Approximately ¼ – ½  loaf of hard Italian bread – cubed
2 cloves of garlic
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. black pepper
 ¼ tsp. paprika
1 inch piece of fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Bring a large pot of salted water with a wedge or two of lemon to a boil.  Add the broccoli rabe to simmer for about five minutes; until the stems become tender.
Drain the water and set aside the broccoli rabe.
Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil; add the chopped garlic, wedge of lemon,  red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper and the broccoli rabe and sauté on low while preparing the spaghetti; do not burn the garlic.  Add the cup of chicken broth to the pan and simmer on low.
Prepare the spaghetti as directed.
In a food processor add the cubed bread and all of the other ingredients.  Process until bread crumbs are formed.
Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil and add the bread crumbs to get a slight golden color and crispness.
In a serving platter drizzle a little olive oil.  Add the spaghetti and toss.  Top with the broccoli rabe and the fresh the bread crumbs and toss.  Grate the fresh Romano or Parmesan and add dashes of red pepper flakes.  Toss with fresh lemon wedges.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo

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  1. David says

    02/09/2013 at 3:25 pm

    Catherine, I really like this recipe! I love broccoli rabe and with the various ingredients, this recipe translates into a substantial dish, even for a meat lover like myself. Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  2. Małgorzata Palczewska says

    02/09/2013 at 3:45 pm

    Looks great. Light, colorful and tasty. Good idea for chicken broth

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  3. Kim G. says

    02/09/2013 at 4:57 pm

    These pastas looks delicious and quite healthy!

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  4. Sandee says

    02/09/2013 at 5:11 pm

    Yummy, yummy and more yummy. I’d love to have some of this.

    Have a fabulous Labor day. Big hugs. 🙂

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  5. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    02/09/2013 at 7:44 pm

    This pasta looks so flavorful and delicious!!! Love the greens…

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  6. Rosita Vargas says

    02/09/2013 at 8:24 pm

    Se ve muy sabroso,saludable y colorido,nuevas recetas en tu cabecera de blog maravillosas,hugs,hugs.

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  7. Rose says

    02/09/2013 at 8:38 pm

    You are absolutely right about food being a gift. Another lovely recipe! I love the idea of using fresh bread crumbs.

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  8. Chiara Giglio says

    02/09/2013 at 9:21 pm

    Looks tasty and delicious Catherine, I love pasta in any way….Blessings my dear…

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  9. debbie says

    02/09/2013 at 10:26 pm

    This looks delicious but I have to admit I have never had broccoli rabe! Guess it’s about time I tried it already!

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  10. Pam says

    02/09/2013 at 10:49 pm

    What a beautiful and delicious pasta dish. I love the combination of flavors & textures.

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  11. Monet says

    02/09/2013 at 11:02 pm

    We adore broccoli at this house…my favorite vegetable…and anything with fresh bread crumbs and pasta is sure to please! Thank you for sharing, sweet friend. I hope you are having a good start to your week!

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  12. Carol Z says

    03/09/2013 at 2:00 am

    I love broccoli rabe and this looks fabulous. It’s on my list for later this month.

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  13. Rose says

    03/09/2013 at 10:40 am

    I love broccoli rabe. This is a great recipe. Thanks

    Hugs, Rose

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  14. sofiaaurora says

    03/09/2013 at 4:58 pm

    Que buena esta ensalada de pasta y brocoli, se ve con un color muy apetecible, aquí todavía apetecen este tipo de platos, besos
    Sofía

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  15. Salsa Verde says

    03/09/2013 at 5:08 pm

    Dear Catherine,
    What an amazing and delicious array of ingredients and combination of flavours!!
    Cheers darling,
    Lia.

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  16. Blondee says

    04/09/2013 at 1:34 am

    What a beautiful dish to bring to the table. Sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  17. Rambling Tart says

    04/09/2013 at 10:33 pm

    Absolutely beautiful with so much savory goodness. 🙂

    Reply

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