- 1½ pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed, cut into short lengths
- Sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Buttered crostini
- Cook the broccoli rabe in abundant salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add the rabe and stir well to coat. Add salt to taste and let the flavors meld over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cream and lemon juice. Toss gently and let warm over low heat. Serve surrounded with crisp buttered crostini.