Shelly's Recipe

SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH RED PEPPER FLAKES

Category: Broccoli

5 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes per bunch. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the cooled broccoli rabe and set aside.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat. Add the reserved cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten the broccoli rabe, and cook until the broccoli rabe is heated through and the stems are tender, about 4 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and serve immediately.