Broccoli Rabe, Feta and Mint Pasta
Pleasantly bitter broccoli rabe, lightly sharp feta cheese and refreshing mint perk up tomato sauce in an inventive meatless meal (just omit the pancetta for a vegetarian version). For a fresh, authentic flavor, use sheep’s milk feta. The pasta is so satisfying, no side dish is needed.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Feta Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 oz. pancetta, chopped (optional)
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 large pinches of red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz.) Italian tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, about 1 3/4 lb. total, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 14 1/2 to 16 oz. rotini pasta, preferably multigrain
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese