Broccoli Raab and Zukes

• 1lb of Pasta cooked, drained, cooled and set aside
• 3 TBL of Olive Oil.
• 2 Green Garlic - Chop one whole green garlic including stems (peel and discard one outer layer)
• 1 bunch of broccoli raab - chop the whole bunch - stems and leaves into bite sizes
• 2 small-med zucchini - slice 1/4 inch thick
• 3TBL freshly grated parmesan cheese

Make ahead a pound of your favorite pasta - your choice of shape.

In a very large deep fry pan or wok warm olive oil and garlic.

Add zucchini and stir until all covered in oil and garlic.

Add broccoli raab and toss again.

Cover and turn heat to very low for 15 minutes.

Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Raab

Meghan Pembleton, special for The Republic

Ingredients:

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 bunch (about 8 oz) broccoli raab (rapini)
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta about 11 minutes, stirring often.
   
2. Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Place in a zip-top bag, add flour and shake to coat.
3. Coarsely chop broccoli raab, removing and discarding stems if desired. (Removing stems reduces some of the bitterness.)
4. When pasta is done, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl, saving the cooking water. Return the water to a boil. Add broccoli raab and cook 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. Add oil to empty pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Reduce heat to medium. Add broccoli raab, pasta and seasoning. Sauté 1 minute. Spoon onto serving plates or bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Time: 25 minutes
Serves 4

Approx. values per serving: 503 calories, 11 g fat, 64 mg cholesterol, 36 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiver, 334 mg sodium, 20% calories from fat.

Broccoli Raab, Bok Choy, Scapes, Zukes, and Pasta

from Farmer Annie

I was trying to empty the fridge, so I made this on the weekend and it was so good. I think you could add tomatoes and they would be nice in there too! It reheats well. Healthy Eating!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta (cooked according to package directions)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 bunch Broccoli Raab, chopped into 1' pieces
• 1 bunch Bok-Choy, chopped into 1" pieces
• 1 handful of pea pods (pull strings and break in half)
• 1 red pepper, chopped into 1" pieces
• 5 garlic scapes, chop into 1" pieces
• 2 zucchini, chop into 1" pieces
• grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions:

1. Pre-chop all veggies into 1" pieces.
2. In largest skillet, add oil and all the veggies (omit pasta until later). Simmer over medium-low heat until everything looks wilted and the zucchini softens to your liking (approx. 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat.
3. In a large serving dish, combine pasta with the veggie mix. Toss well. Top with grated cheese.
4. Serve while hot. Enjoy!

Chicken with Broccoli Raab and Penne

from Newsday

1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
Italian seasoning blend, to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breast
1 bunch broccoli raab, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 pound penne
1 head garlic, crushed
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

1. In a bowl large enough to hold chicken, whisk together lemon juice, Italian seasoning blend, salt and pepper and slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil, stirring to emulsify. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes.
2. Grill chicken on a preheated medium-high grill until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
3. Bring to a boil a large pot of salted water; cook broccoli raab in water until tender; drain and set aside.
4. Cook penne according to package directions.
5. While pasta is cooking, in a small sauce pan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with crushed garlic. Simmer over medium-low heat until garlic just begins to turn golden; remove from heat.
6. In a large serving dish,m combine pasta, broccoli raab and garlic oil mixture. Toss well. To with grated cheese and chicken, sliced as desired. Makes about 6 servings.