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Broccoli Rabe

A dark, leafy green, slightly bitter vegetable introduced to me by my Italian husband.  Broccoli Rabe or Rappini has become very popular and more accessible within the last few years.
Linguini Rabe

16 oz box of linguini or spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch broccoli rabe
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
8 oz. package of mushrooms

Wash the broccoli rabe, cut off the stalky stems,
and chop the rest into about 2" pieces.

In a large pot, bring about an inch of water to a boil.
Add the broccoli rabe, bring to a boil, reduce heat,
cover and simmer about 6 minutes.

In the meantime, chop up the onion and mince the garlic cloves.  Saute them in the olive oil in a large frying pan until the onions are soft and translucent, but not brown.

Drain the broccoli rabe and add it to the onions and garlic in the frying pan.  Fill the big pot that you cooked it in with water and bring it to a boil.

Wash and slice the mushrooms and add them to the onions, garlic, and broccoli rabe.  While the water in the other pot boils and the linquini is cooked (according to package directions) in it, stir the vegetable mixture occasionally.

Drain the linguini and toss with the vegetables.  Serve with grated cheese.
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