A Versatile Green Broccoli-Rabe Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut across into 1-inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    145 calories; 14 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 425 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 first-course servings

Preparation

1. Place the broccoli rabe in a five-quart casserole. Toss with the olive oil and crushed red-pepper flakes.
2. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 10 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
3. Remove from oven and uncover. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss with cooked and drained pasta.

20 minutes