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Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes, and Parmesan

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

12

ounces penne pasta

1

/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4

garlic cloves, chopped

2

bunches broccoli rabe, chopped

8

anchovies, chopped

3

/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1

pound tomatoes, diced

1

cup chopped fresh basil, divided

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to same pot.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, anchovies, and crushed pepper; sauté until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.

    Step 3

    Add vegetable mixture and lemon juice to pasta; toss to coat.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup basil and 3/4 cup cheese; toss to blend. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.