Broccoli Rabe White Bean and Fontina Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this comforting Broccoli Rabe White Bean and Fontina Pasta. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines tender pasta with nutrient-rich broccoli rabe, creamy cannellini beans, and a luscious blend of melted fontina and Parmesan cheeses. A hint of garlic, a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, and a splash of savory broth come together to create a perfectly balanced dish that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile one-pan meal is ideal for busy nights while delivering a restaurant-quality experience. Perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining, it's a fresh, cheesy pasta recipe you'll find yourself craving again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Broccoli rabe
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 1 15-ounce can Cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups Fontina cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the tough ends from the broccoli rabe and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Rinse and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the broccoli rabe to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to wilt.
Stir in the cannellini beans and chicken or vegetable broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the broccoli rabe to become tender.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the mixture is well-coated.
Sprinkle the shredded fontina cheese over the pasta and stir until melted and creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
