Orecchiette with white beans and broccoli rabe

• 240 g dried orecchiette
• 300 g broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 300 g canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 30 g parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. 1

   Cook the orecchiette in salted boiling water according to package directions, adding the broccoli rabe for the last 3 minutes, then drain, reserving 100 ml of pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and chili flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the white beans and cook for 3 minutes until warmed through.

4. 4

   Add the pasta, broccoli rabe, and reserved pasta water, and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Serve topped with parmesan.