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Best Recipe for Penne with Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes, and Parmesan

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

Instructions

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

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