Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

　　1 pound spaghetti

　　1 (1-lb) bunch broccoli rabe, hollow stems discarded and leaves and remaining stems cut into 2-inch pieces

　　1/2 cup olive oil

　　5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes (to taste)

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　Accompaniment: grated parmesan

　　

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is 5 minutes from finished, add broccoli rabe to pot and continue to cook until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook remaining ingredients in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss to combine.