Spaghettini With ’Nduja

Ingredients

• 2 bunches (about 1 1/2 pounds) broccoli rabe, trimmed, (optional)
• Salt
• 1 pound dried spaghettini (vermicelli) or spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for garnish
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 large red onion, minced
• 4 ounces ’nduja
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup bread crumbs, toasted

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    473 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 95 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 65 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. If using broccoli rabe, in a large pot bring about 1 inch salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add about a gallon of water to same pot and a teaspoon of salt and cook spaghettini until tender, about nine minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a very large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add ’nduja and stir, breaking up meat with a fork until meat melts. Add broccoli rabe, if using, and lemon zest and stir to combine. Mix in spaghettini. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, olive oil and, if desired, lemon juice. Top with bread crumbs.

• ’Nduja is available from www.boccalone.com; at the Murray’s Cheese shops, 254 Bleecker Street (Seventh Avenue) and in the Grand Central Market; or at Buon Italia, 75 Ninth Avenue (16th Street).

30 minutes