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Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 3 cups broccoli spigarello leaves, or broccoli rabe leaves (stems discarded)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • pinch of chili flakes

Method

  • Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water, salt heavily (it should taste like seawater), and bring to a boil.
  • Add broccoli spigarello, and blanch until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain, immediately plunge into ice water until cooled, and drain again.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil until shimmering.
  • Add garlic, cover, and cook until tender but not browned, about 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli spigarello and chili flakes.
  • Stir slowly to gently reheat.
  • Serve hot with, if desired, gnocchi or risotto.