Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Prosciutto, and Garlic

15 min prep time
15 min cook time
6servings
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Recipe by Robyn Webb Source The Diabetes Comfort Food Cookbook Photo by Renee Comet
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 230
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 15mg 5%
  • Sodium 380mg 17%
  • Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
    • Total Sugars 3g
    • Added Sugars 0g 0%
  • Protein 11g
  • Potassium 370mg 8%
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 slice
parsley (minced)
2 tbsp
kosher salt, to taste
1/8 tsp
black pepper, to taste (freshly ground)
1/8 tsp

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This was really yummy! I highly recommend it!