Broccoli Rabe With Garlic And Pancetta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs broccoli rabe or 2 lbs baby broccoli, cut into bite-sized lengths
3 ounces pancetta, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt
1 lemon, juice of (to taste)

Preparation

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until just bright green, then immediately remove and plunge into ice water. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until lightly-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 2 T olive oil and pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and more oil if needed. Toss and cook until tender and heated through. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Transfer to a platter and garnish with more pepper flakes, parmesan and/or bread crumbs.