Steamed Rabe With Tomatoes Recipes

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim the tough stalk from the broccoli rabe and cut the leaves coarsely into pieces one to two inches long.
• Heat the water in a steamer and place the broccoli rabe in the top half. Steam for five to seven minutes or until tender. Season with the salt and pepper and sprinkle with oil. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle 6 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Add whole garlic, thyme, and tomatoes, cut sides down. Bake until tomato skins blister, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; peel off tomato skins. Lower oven to 325 degrees. Return tomatoes to oven; bake for 30 minutes. Let cool on pan. Discard garlic and thyme.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add broccoli rabe in 2 batches to boiling water; blanch for 20 seconds. Transfer to ice water. Drain and chop roughly.
• Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; saute until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and stock. Stir in red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Add tomatoes and their juices and cook over medium heat, simmering until broccoli is tender. Season again.

STEAMED RABE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Using a small paring knife cut off and discard the bottom stalks of the rabe. The tender leaves and stems plus the buds of the vegetable should be left intact. Rinse the rabe well in a colander. Drain, but allow the water that clings to the leaves to remain.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet or casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook briefly. Do not brown. Add the rabe and stir. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until wilted. Cover closely and let cook for about 5 minutes, turning the vegetable occasionally so it cooks evenly. Serve immediately.

FUSILLI WITH RAPINI (BROCCOLI RABE), GARLIC, AND TOMATO WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover broccoli rabe, sprinkle in some salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli rabe and cook until bright green and just starting to become tender, about 2 minutes; drain and cool in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in 2 roughly-chopped garlic cloves until they start to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; stir in rosemary sprig, dried Italian herb mix, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Stir in blanched rabe, white wine, and tomatoes; remove rosemary sprig and bring to a boil. Mix in pasta, green onions, and 1 minced clove of garlic; simmer for 1 more minute, and serve topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

STEAMED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1 Rinse the tomatoes and pat dry. Cut them in half through the stem end. In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, oil, and salt. Cover the pan and place on low heat. Cook 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are just softened but still hold their shape. 2 Add the basil. Serve hot or at room temperature. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Clean the rapini in lots of water, removing any loose dirt & the bottom portion of the stems which appear tough. Cut into 4-inch lengths.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the rapini, just enough water or stock to add moisture to the bottom for cooking, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until desired tenderness, about 15-30 minutes adding extra water if needed.
• Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate.
• Garnish with Crushed pepper flakes.

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• In a large steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli rabe, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a platter. In a small skillet heat oil with red pepper flakes over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and drizzle over broccoli rabe. Gently toss broccoli rabe and season with salt. Serve broccoli rabe warm or at room temperature.

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet bring water and soy sauce with garlic to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated and broccoli rabe is tender. Season broccoli rabe with salt.

STEAMED BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim broccoli by cutting off the bottom of the stalks. Rinse well and drain allowing water droplets to remain on broccoli.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broccoli rabe and stir until the leaves start to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and let cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1 Separate the broccoli rabe into florets. Trim off the base of the stems. Peeling the stems is optional. Cut each floret crosswise into 1-inch pieces. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and salt to taste. Cook until the broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. 3 Pour the oil into a large skillet. Add the pancetta, onion, and red pepper and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine, and a pinch of salt. Cook 10 minutes more or until thickened. 4 Stir in the broccoli rabe and cook until heated, about 2 minutes. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Discard tough ends of broccoli rabe, and cut remainder into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Rinse, shake off excess water, but do not dry.
• In a 5-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
• Add rinsed broccoli rabe (with water still clinging to leaves). Sprinkle with sugar; cover and cook until wilted, 5 to 6 minutes. Toss with sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.