Broccoli Rabe with Beans and Fettuccini
Ingredients
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- 1 head of broccoli rabe
- 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic - chopped
- 19 oz. can of red beans - drained
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 lb. of fettuccini
Instructions
- Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil, garlic, broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes and the chicken broth or water.
- Cover and let gently simmer until the broccoli is tender. When the broccoli rabe is tender,snip the broccoli rabe with a cooking scissor to make small bit sized pieces, then add the lemon juice, salt and beans and toss. Cover and turn the heat off.
- Prepare the fettuccini as directed.
- Plate the fettuccini in a large serving bowl. Top with the broccoli rabe and toss. Add a drizzle of olive oil, grating cheese and a dash of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Medeja says
Broccoli and beans with fettuccini looks like very nice dish for dinner.
Guru Uru says
That was an amazing piece of writing my friend! And this recipe is just as wonderful 😀
Lovely post!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Dottie says
Dear Catherine, .First I have to say you are amazing, writing all of these poems, plus the picture is beautiful, love the way the dress is blowing in the wind. You are really very good at this. Now your recipe is terrific. What a great combo of ingredients. Looks delicious. Love the idea of adding the pasta and the cheese. Thank you for sharing your many talents...Blessed rest of the week...Dottie 🙂
Annalisa B says
Mi piace sempre molto entrare nel tuo blog cara Catherine!!
Complimenti anche per la splendida ricetta!!!
Bacioni<3
David says
Catherine, Sounds great to me! Lots of flavor and texture with a bit of heat thrown in. I love broccoli/rabe too! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Chatty Crone says
Okay did you write that poem???? That was utterly wonderful and the picture you found was beautiful that went with it.
Now the dish looks like one I think I would love. Have to look at what broccoli rabe is.
Love and hugs,
sandie
Catherine says
Dear Sandie, Yes, I did write the poem and you are very kind to say you like it. Thank you.
Kathy says
Catherine, This is my idea of a perfect meal! I’ll take pasta and veggies any day of the week! Delicious looking!
Sandee says
You have my pasta so I'm happy. Yummy Catherine. I would weigh a lot if I ate at your lovely table all the time.
Have a blessed day my friend. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Te de Ternura says
CATHERINE... Tu PROSA POÉTICA y tu RECETA me parecen FANTÁSTICOS!!!!
Mil besos amiga :))))
Loretta Thomas says
What a delicious looking dish!!! I love all the ingredients...so it has to be tasty!!! Hugs & Purrs...