Broccoli Rabe with Beans and Fettuccini
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 1:32pm

Ingredients




1 head of broccoli rabe
½ cup of water or chicken broth
4 cloves garlic – chopped
19 oz. can of red beans – drained
Juice of ½ lemon
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 lb. of fettuccini

Preparation

1 Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil, garlic, broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes and the chicken broth or water. 2 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. 3 Prepare the fettuccini as directed. 4 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.