Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts

Ingredients for Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 3 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 90g thinly sliced pancetta, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

• 1/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

• 1 large bunch broccoli rabe (also called rapini

• generous 450g ), stems sliced 1/2 inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces

• 240ml water

• 1 8.230g package dried pappardelle pasta

• 120g freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus additional for serving

• 80g pine nuts, toasted

How to make Pappardelle with Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe, and Pine Nuts

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Discard garlic. Add onion, pancetta, and fennel seeds to skillet; sauté until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add dried crushed red pepper, then broccoli rabe stems and cook 4 minutes to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli rabe tops, sprinkle with salt, and add 240ml water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

Add pasta to skillet with broccoli rabe and stir over low heat to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 240ml cheese. Season to taste with salt and generous amount of pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, passing additional cheese separately.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.