1 Bring Two Large Pots (4-Quart Pots Filled At Least Half-Way) Of Water To A Boil, One Pot For Blanching The Broccoli Rabe, The Other For The Pasta. Whichever Pot Comes To A Boil First, In Place The Broccoli Rabe. Blanch Only For One Minute, Then Use A Slotted Spoon To Remove The Rabe From The Hot Water To A Large Bowl Of Ice Water To Stop The Cooking. Drain The Rabe And Pat Dry With Paper Towels. 2 Typically Penne Pasta Takes About 10 Minutes To Cook To Al Dente. So Start The Pasta Before You Start Saut