Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Ingredients:

1. 2  Tbsp. kosher salt
2. 1  lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
3. 1  (16-to 17-oz.) package file, penne, or fusilli
4. 3  Tbsp. butter
5. 1  Tbsp. olive oil
6. 2  garlic cloves, chopped
7. 3/4  tsp. dried crushed red pepper
8. 2  tsp. lemon zest
9. 1/4  cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10. 1  Tbsp. lemon juice
11. black pepper
12. 1  (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

• Bring 4-qt. water to a boil in a large dutch oven.  Add 2 tsp. kosher salt, return to a boil, and stir in broccoli rabe. Cook 1 minute or until crisp-tender; drain.  Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain.
• Cook pasta in dutch oven according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup hot pasta water.
• Melt butter with oil in dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.  Add red pepper and lemon zest; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.  Stir in broccoli rabe; cook, stirring constantly 1 minute.  Stir in hot cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and lemon juice; cook 1 to 2 minutes.  Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Top with cheese.

Enjoy!