Pasta with Rapini -Broccoli Rabe-
( YIELD: 4 )

I N G R E D I E N T S
Colavita olive oil	Half a cup
Minced Garlic	4 cloves
Rapini cleaned tough stems discarded cut into 2-inch pieces	2 pounds
Salt	To taste
Pepper	To taste
Balsamic vinegar	2 tablespoons
Penne rigata	1 pound
Crushed red pepper	optional
Parmesan cheese	Freshly grated

1	Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and saute for one minute. Add the rapini and a little water for moisture.
2	Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3	Cover pan and cook for about 5 minutes
4	Add the balsamic vinegar. Cover and continue to cook until stems are tender about 15 minutes adding more moisture if needed.
5	Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente
6	When sauce is done drain most of the water from the pasta reserving just a little for sauce
7	Add the sauce and the optional crushed red pepper: toss well to combine.
8	Serve immediately passing the cheese separately.