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Weekend Recipe: Farro, White Bean, and Broccoli Rabe Gratin

March 10, 2016
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Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen

Here's a dish from America's Test Kitchenthat actually tastes better after you let it rest overnight. This recipe is made for 6, so there's plenty for leftovers.

Farro, White Bean, and Broccoli Rabe Gratin
Serves 6
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups farro
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can small white beans, rinsed
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)

TO FINISH AND SERVE
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

TO PREP

1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Fill large bowl halfway with ice and water. Add broccoli rabe and 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water and cook until wilted and just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain broccoli rabe, then transfer to ice water and let cool. Drain broccoli rabe well and transfer to paper towel-lined storage container.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add farro and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

3. Transfer farro mixture to 13 by 9-inch baking dish, stir in broth, water, and beans, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Stir in Parmesan.

TO STORE

4. Wrap dish tightly with plastic wrap and ­refrigerate farro mixture and broccoli rabe separately for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

TO FINISH AND SERVE

5. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap dish, cover tightly with greased aluminum foil, and bake casserole until farro is just tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed, 60 to 75 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Stir in broccoli rabe and tomatoes, then sprinkle with Parmesan and bake, uncovered, until farro is completely tender and remaining liquid is thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with oil and serve.

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