Rapini-Walnut Macaroni recipe

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Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) box uncooked macaroni pasta
½ cup walnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

460.2 calories
carbohydrate: 48.3 g
cholesterol: 7.2 mg
fat: 23.5 g
fiber: 4.4 g
protein: 15.6 g
saturatedFat: 4.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 190.6 mg
sugar: 2.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Return the water to a boil, and stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, cook and stir the walnut halves in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set the walnuts aside, add the olive oil, and reduce heat to low. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook 3 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then stir in the drained pasta and walnuts. Toss with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Delicious vegetarian pasta recipe. My kids even love it! It's quick and easy...I discovered it by throwing together things I happened to have in my kitchen.

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