Broccoli Rabe And Salami Pasta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb rigatoni pasta, with lines cooked to al dente
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at table
• 1/3 lb salami, chopped (genoa, sopressata, hot or sweet, or a mix)

Recipe

• 1 bring 2 inches water in a deep skillet to a boil for broccoli rabe and 1 large pot of water to a boil for pasta. salt the water liberally.
• 2 simmer the broccoli rabe in water 10 to 12 minutes, then drain. return the skillet to medium heat with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. add garlic and red pepper to the oil and gently cook a couple of minutes, add broccoli rabe and cook 5 minutes more.
• 3 while the broccoli rabe cooks, drop the rigatoni into the boiling water and cook until al dente. just before draining reserve 1 cup starchy liquid.
• 4 combine the ricotta, parmesan, salami and black pepper, to taste, in a pasta bowl. add the starchy liquid and stir. add the broccoli rabe and pasta and toss 2 minutes to coat and combine.