Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Prosciutto, and Garlic

How to Make Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Prosciutto, and Garlic

Broccoli rabe, a cousin of broccoli, is considered a homey comfort food among the Italians. Sun-dried tomatoes and lots of garlic add so much to this fast, easy dish


15 min prep time


15 min cook time


6servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. In a sauté pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic, red pepper, broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water and cook covered with a lid for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, add Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, goat cheese, and prosciutto and mix gently. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl. Toss with garlic, broccoli rabe, and sun-dried tomato mixture.
  5. Add parsley, salt, and pepper.
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    225

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.7g

      9%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    10mg

    3%

  • Sodium
    255mg

    11%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    33g

    12%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      4g

  • Protein
    12g

Ingredients

penne pasta (uncooked)
8 oz

olive oil
1 tbsp

garlic (minced)
4 clove

red pepper (crushed)
1/2 tsp

broccoli rabe (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
2 cup

tomato(es) (sliced sun-dried)
1/2 cup

water
1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 tbsp

ricotta cheese (fat-free)
1/2 cup

goat cheese (chevre) (soft, reduced-fat)
1/3 cup

prosciutto (sliced 1/8-inch thick and diced)
2 oz

parsley (minced)
2 tbsp

kosher salt, to taste
1

black pepper, to taste (freshly ground)
1