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Orzo with Ricotta and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. dried orzo pasta
2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbs. garlic, minced
1 tsp. hot chili flakes
1 lb. broccoli rabe, rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped
1 container (15 oz.) low-fat ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a 5-6 quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1½ cups pasta-cooking water. Return orzo to pan.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-12-inch frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant but not brown, 1-2 minutes. Add chili flakes and broccoli rabe; stir 3-4 minutes. Add 1 cup of reserved water; simmer until greens are tender to bite, 6-8 minutes.
3. Add broccoli rabe mixture to orzo with ricotta, olives, and remaining ½ cup reserved water; mix, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes

 

 

 

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