Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Ricotta Salata and Prosciutto
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007
Prep Time:
15 min
Inactive Prep Time:
hr min
Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
6 servings
Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 pound dried orecchiette pasta
* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 cup julienned onion
* 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
* 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
* 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest
* 10 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
* 4 to 6 ounces ricotta salata, coarsely grated or feta cheese
Directions
In a large soup pot or stockpot, bring 4 quarts of cold water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and the orecchiette and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid for the sauce.
While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet and, when hot, add the onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring often, until onions are golden, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the prosciutto and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and black pepper and cook, tossing, until the broccoli rabe is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the drained pasta and the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid and cook, stirring, until everything is heated through and well-combined. Remove from the heat and add the parsley, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and the ricotta salata; toss thoroughly to combine.
Serve immediately.
Printed from FoodNetwork.com on Fri Jan 22 2010
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