Description
A vibrant dish of spaghetti cooked in red wine, paired with spicy sautéed rapini, creating a flavorful and colorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs (685g) broccoli rabe, or rapini, thick stems removed
- 1 lb (457g) spaghetti
- 750 ml bottle of dry red wine (Bordeaux, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, etc.)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rapini and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and tender. Remove rapini with a wire skimmer and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
- Return the water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook until just shy of al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the rapini to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In the same pot used for the pasta, pour in the red wine and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the spaghetti to the boiling wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the wine is mostly absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the spaghetti with the rapini mixture in the skillet. Toss well to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a milder dish, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes. This pasta pairs well with a light salad and crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or wine to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0