Best Meyers Lemony Broccoli And Chickpea Rigatoni Recipes

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LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI



Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni image

From Food & Wine, June 2006 (credited to Marc Meyer). This is more olive oil than I like to use, but this can be easily cut back.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into florets
1 lb rigatoni pasta
5 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.9, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 577.9, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 25.1

MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI



MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI image

Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

• One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 pound rigatoni
• 5 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente. 3. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

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