Broccoli Rabe Sautéed with Olive Oil and Garlic

Broccoletti all’Aglio e Olio

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      45 min

Appears in
How to Cook Italian

By Giuliano Hazan

Published 2005

  • About

This classic Italian recipe for broccoli rabe (also known as rapini) can be made with broccoli or broccolini as well. When using broccoli, you’ll need to peel the tough outer part of the stalk. Broccolini needs only to have its stems trimmed.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe, about 1 pound
  • 1 medium clove garlic

Method

  1. Fill a pot with at least 4 quarts water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
  2. Trim the bottom of the broccoli rabe stems and rinse in cold water. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
  3. Add 1