Spicy Broccoli Raab and Gemelli

By á-1292

Ingredients

• 8 oz gemelli
• 1 small bunch broccoli raab, cut into 2 inch pieces (6 cups)
• 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 T olive oil
• 1/3 c dried currants or golden raisins
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
• 1/3 c shelled roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 2 T Marsala wine, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook gemelli according to the pakcage directions until al dente.
Blanch broccoli raab in pot of boiling slated water 2 mins, drain.
Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add chickpeas and oil and cook 2 mins or until chickpeas start to pop. Add currents, garlic, red pepper flakes and broccoli raab; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until broccoli raab is tender.
Drain gemelli and transfer to serving bowl. Add broccoli raab mixture, pistachios, and Marsala wine.