# Pasta with broccoli rabe and white beans (from Food Loves Company )

Video: [Rapini and Cannellini Bean Pasta](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E) by [Food Loves Company ](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodLovesCompany).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.12 per serving, ~$6.36 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.88* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 bunch rapini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 80 g parmigiano reggiano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly cracked pepper
- to taste chili flakes
- 1 package spaghetti
- 1/2 lemon lemon

## Steps

1. [0:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=6s) Trim the bottom stems off the rapini, then finely chop the stems and roughly chop the leafy tops.
2. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=30s) Thinly slice the garlic cloves and set them aside.
3. [0:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=37s) Drain and rinse the canned cannellini beans.
4. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=68s) Finely grate the parmigiano reggiano cheese.
5. [1:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=72s) Melt extra virgin olive oil and unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat.
6. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=76s) Add the sliced garlic, drained beans, salt, pepper, and chili flakes to the pan.
7. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=88s) Cook and mash about half of the beans using a wooden spoon or fork.
8. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=97s) Boil a large pot of salted water and add the spaghetti.
9. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=125s) Add a ladle of pasta water and the chopped rapini to the bean pan, and bring heat to medium.
10. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=130s) Season the rapini with salt and pepper, and sauté until it wilts.
11. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=140s) Squeeze lemon juice into the pan and stir.
12. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=144s) Add the cooked spaghetti and another ladle of pasta water into the pan.
13. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=146s) Toss and mix the pasta vigorously to form a sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
14. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=158s) Turn off the heat, add grated parmigiano reggiano, and toss until incorporated.
15. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vwitUwa3E&t=189s) Plate the spaghetti, top with sauce and more cheese, and serve.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- can opener
- colander
- bowls
- cheese grater
- large pan
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- tongs

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated.
- Total preparation and cooking time not stated.

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