Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Pancetta

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs broccoli rabe or 2 lbs baby broccoli, cut into bite-sized lengths
• 3 ounces pancetta, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt
• 1 lemon, juice of (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. add broccoli rabe and cook until just bright green, then immediately remove and plunge into ice water. drain and set aside.
• 2 in a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until lightly-crisp, about 5 minutes. add garlic, 2 t olive oil and pepper flakes. saute until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. add broccoli and more oil if needed. toss and cook until tender and heated through. remove from heat and add lemon juice. transfer to a platter and garnish with more pepper flakes, parmesan and/or bread crumbs.