Broccoli Rabe With Melted Garlic Recipe - Cooking Index
Thinly sliced garlic is simmered in olive oil until it is so tender that it nearly melts.
Type: Vegetables3/4 cup | 177ml | Extra-virgin olive oil |
20 cups | 4740ml | Garlic cloves - peeled, sliced thin (large) |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Dried crushed red pepper |
4 lbs | 1816g / 64oz | Broccoli rabe (rapini) - thick stems trimmed |
Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from heat; stir in dried crushed red pepper. (Melted garlic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)
Cook broccoli rabe in very large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss with melted garlic and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
This recipe yields 16 servings.
Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2004
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