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Broccoli Rabe with Melted Garlic

Recipe information

  • Yield

    16 Servings

Ingredients

3

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

20

large garlic clove, peeled, thinly sliced

1

teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

4

pounds broccoli rabe (rapini), thick stems trimmed

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from heat; stir in dried crushed red pepper. DO AHEAD: Melted garlic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.

    Step 2

    Cook broccoli rabe in very large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss with melted garlic and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.