3/4 pound broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed and washed

1 (16-ounce) box vacuum-packed gnocchi

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

 

Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 4 minutes. Remove broccoli rabe with a slotted spoon, and place in a colander; drain. Add gnocchi to the pan of water; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain gnocchi in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add broccoli rabe, gnocchi, and reserved cooking liquid to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.

 

Serves 4: Calories 281, fat 8.7 (sat 2.2g, mono 5.6g, poly .8g), protein 9.9g, carb 41.8g, fiber 1g, chol 5mg, iron 9mg, sodium 806mg, calc 134mg