Strozzapreti Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Guanciale

Health score
34%
Strozzapreti Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Guanciale
20 min.
4
750kcal

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Imagine a dish that perfectly marries the earthy bitterness of broccoli rabe with the tantalizing crispness of guanciale, all enveloped in the comforting embrace of al dente pasta. Our Strozzapreti Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Guanciale is not just a recipe; it's an experience that brings the Italian culinary tradition right to your dining table.

This vibrant dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive lunch for guests. The richness of the guanciale, coupled with the nutty notes of grated Parmesan, creates a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and invite you for seconds.

The secret lies in the technique: cooking the broccoli rabe to tender perfection, allowing it to meld beautifully with the crispy bits of guanciale, and bringing it all together with golden, homemade breadcrumbs for added texture. This recipe is not only about taste; it's a celebration of seasonal ingredients that are easy to prepare yet deliver on quality and satisfaction.

Whether you choose to serve it as a side dish or make it the star of your meal, Strozzapreti Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Guanciale promises to be a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, and let’s embark on a flavorful journey that will leave everyone at the table wanting more!

Ingredients

  • bunch broccoli rabe trimmed
  • cup coarse breadcrumbs plain
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • pound orecchiette pasta dried
  • cup parmesan grated shaved
  • servings salt 
  • ounce unsmoked bacon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Reserving water, transfer broccoli rabe to a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Gently squeeze out excess water, then roughly chop.In a large skillet, combine guanciale and 4 tablespoons oil; heat over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until guanciale begins to crisp, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add broccoli rabe and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more.
  3. Transfer mixture to a large serving bowl (big enough to toss the pasta). Return skillet to medium heat; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring constantly, until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.Return pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking liquid, drain pasta and add to bowl with broccoli rabe.
  5. Add breadcrumb mixture and ¼ cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Toss to combine. Moisten with extra pasta cooking liquid, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories750kcal
Protein16%
Fat37.23%
Carbs46.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
34.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.773043425187%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:750.16kcal
37.51%
Fat:30.93g
47.58%
Saturated Fat:7.83g
48.96%
Carbohydrates:87.45g
29.15%
Net Carbohydrates:82.29g
29.92%
Sugar:3.44g
3.82%
Cholesterol:27.63mg
9.21%
Sodium:29105.71mg
1265.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.9g
59.81%
Vitamin K:139.74µg
133.09%
Selenium:83.25µg
118.92%
Manganese:1.35mg
67.32%
Phosphorus:480.73mg
48.07%
Calcium:400.38mg
40.04%
Vitamin A:1676.68IU
33.53%
Vitamin E:4.16mg
27.76%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.2%
Magnesium:87.88mg
21.97%
Fiber:5.15g
20.62%
Zinc:3.09mg
20.6%
Vitamin B3:4.01mg
20.05%
Copper:0.39mg
19.55%
Iron:3.39mg
18.85%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.17%
Folate:69.91µg
17.48%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.32%
Vitamin C:11.41mg
13.83%
Potassium:465.85mg
13.31%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.94%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.37%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.8%