Linguine with Rabes & Parsley Pesto
- 4Servings
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 large bunch (2 3/4 lbs) broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-to-3-inch lengths
- 1/2 cup EVOO
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 small red chile pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 3 - 4 anchovy fillets-drained (if in oil) or rinsed (if in salt) and chopped
- 1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound linguine
Preparation
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
In a large, deep skillet, bring about 2 inches water to a boil; salt the water and parboil the rabes, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the rabes; return the pan to the stove. Heat 3-4 tbsp. EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the onion, chile pepper and half of the garlic; saute until tender. Add the rabes and season with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken stock and reduce heat to simmer.
In a food processor, combine the parsley, remaining garlic, pine nuts, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, black pepper, paprika and 1/4 cup EVOO. Pulse to form a pesto sauce. Season pesto to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until al dente. Add a cup of hot cooking water to the pesto and stir. Drain the linguine; add to the pesto along with the rabes. Toss vigorously to coat the pasta with sauce and evenly distribute the rabes.
