Slow-Cooked Broccoli Rabe
(Cime di Rapa Cotto Lentamente)
Ingredients:
1 and 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 tsp crushed red chile flakes
12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 and 1/4 lbs broccoli rabe, thick stems removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Heat 3/4 cup olive oil, chile flakes, and half the garlic in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Add broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup water.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover skillet.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Place remaining olive oil and garlic in a 1-qt saucepan over medium-high heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
Drain, and set garlic chips aside.
Season broccoli rabe with salt and pepper and top with reserved garlic chips. Serves 4-6.