Cime di Rape Affogate al Vino

Ingredients

•     2 kilos (4pounds) of cleaned cime di rape (broccoli rabe)

•     10  tomatoes

•     1 clove of garlic

•     50 grams (2 oz.) pancetta cut into small pieces

•     2 cups of dry white wine

•     50 grams (2 oz.) extra-virgin olive oil

•     Salt, pepper and hot pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat a large stovetop casserole pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil, garlic and the pancetta.

2. When the garlic starts to sizzle and the pancetta starts to brown add the cime di rape and one cup of white wine, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.

3. Add the other cup of white wine, the hot pepper, pepper and the tomatoes, salt and cover to complete the cooking for another 15 minutes.

4. Serve hot as a side dish.