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Spaghetti With Broccoli Rabe And Vongole

MolaChef|Dec. 15, 2011 12:51 am EST

Spaghetti With Broccoli Rabe And Vongole

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Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Vongole (Clams)... an absolute Winner!

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 3 pound vongole - cockles or 3dz little neck clams
• 1 pound broccoli rabe
• 5 cup cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup white wine
• hot pepper as desired
• ev olive oil

Directions

1. Wash very well the Vongole under cold water to remove any sand.
2. Blanch the Broccoli Rabe for 2-3 mins and set aside.
3. In a large saute` pan, add 4 Tbs of EV olive oil and the garlic whole.
4. Saute` the garlic until it turns blonde.
5. Add the Vongole and the white wine and 1/2 of the parsley. Add hot pepper as desired and cover the pan.
6. When the Vongole are all open add the Broccoli Rabe and toss for 2-3 mins.
7. Boil the spaghetti 3/4 of the way and add them to the pan. Save 1-2 cups of pasta water and set aside.
8. Toss the spaghetti with all the other ingredients for about 3 Mins. If the spaghetti dry up, add some pasta water and continue tossing.
9. Add the remainder of the fresh parsley, give it a final toss and serve.