Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil plus more oil as needed
  • 1/2 lrg onion cut 1/2" dice
  • 2 x garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 bn broccoli rabe tough stems removed Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes and their juices
  • 1 lb pasta cooked
  • 1 pch chili flakes Aged Pecorino di Roma for grating

Method

  • In a large saute/fry pan heat 3 Tbsp.
  • extra virgin olive oil over high heat.
  • Add in the onion, then the garlic.
  • Let them get soft but not browned.
  • Roughly chop the broccoli rabe and add in to the pan.
  • Season with salt and toss with the onions and garlic.
  • Add in 1/4 c. pasta cooking water and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Let cook for 2 min, then push to one side of the pan and add in the tomatoes to the other side.
  • Reduce the tomatoes for 2 min, then toss together with the broccoli rabe.
  • Add in cooked pasta, healthy pinch of chili flakes, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Grate some Pecorino di Roma onto the pasta and toss to coat for 1 minute
  • Divide proportionately among 6 hot pasta bowls, grate more cheese over each bowl and serve immediately.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.