Laura Vitale Instagram – If you’re making lamb on Sunday, don’t let nonna catch you serving it without a side of broccoli rabe!! My broccoli rabe is truly the stuff of dreams, my nonna said it tastes just like hers (you know what a compliment that is!!) and I make it weekly because it’s our absolute fav greens side dish and goes with anything Italian!! Full recipe is in my book but it’s straight forward. Most importantly DO NOT boil it first or you’re literally washing away all its distinct flavor (it’s meant to be bitter, if you don’t like that then use spinach because you’re paying top dollar for broccoli rabe to taste like something else and that’s just wild babes) lots of good olive oil (yes at least 1/4 cup for 2 bunches) smash not chop your garlic and cook it until really soft and practically falling apart. Season generously with salt , add water to cool it down and enjoy every bite. With a roast, on chicken cutlets, or just by itself, nothing better I promise you!