Broccoli Rabe with Pancetta & Garlic

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs. broccoli rabe, cut into 2" pieces
• 2 T olive oil
• 4 ounces pancetta, cut into matchsticks
• 4 thinly sliced large garlic cloves
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 2 qts of water to boil; add broccoli rabe & cook til tender, @ 5 min. Drain, shaking off excess water. Wipe out pan. Add olive oil & pancetta & cook over mod-lo heat tip pancetta is golden, @ 8-10 min. Add garlic & cook, stirring til golden, @ 3 min. Add broccoli rabe, season with salt & pepper; cook over mod-hi heat tip tender, @ 3 min.