Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas
Recipe from EatingWell

The assertive flavor of broccoli rabe and rosemary are paired with sturdy chickpeas in this satisfying pasta dish. When buying broccoli rabe, check to make sure the bottoms of the stems are relatively tight, green and moist. If the broccoli rabe at your store is past its prime--or if you prefer a milder taste--use broccolini or regular broccoli instead. Garnish with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.


Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2 servings, 2 cups each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4  ounces  whole-wheat orecchiette, or chiocciole (about 1 1/2 cups)On Sale
  • 1/2  bunch  broccoli rabe, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  vegetarian chicken-flavored broth, (see Note)On Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 4  large cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  minced fresh rosemary, or 1/8 teaspoon driedOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce can  chickpeas, drained and rinsedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  red-wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 6 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli rabe are just tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain. Rinse and dry the pot.
2.
Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the broth mixture. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens. Add chickpeas, vinegar, salt, pepper and the pasta mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes.

Tip:
Note: Chicken-flavored broth, a vegetarian broth despite its name, is preferable to vegetable broth in some recipes for its hearty, rich flavor. Sometimes called "No-Chicken Broth," it can be found with the soups in the natural-foods section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition information
Calories 413, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Sodium 655 mg, Carbohydrate 74 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 22 g, Potassium 448 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 210%, Vitamin C 240%, Calcium 20%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Starch 4,Vegetable 1.5,Lean Meat 1,Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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