Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      bunches       broccoli rabe -- (1 lbs each), ends
                        -- tripped
                        off and into 1 inch pieces
   1      pound         penne or whole wheat pasta
   4      teaspoons     veggie stock
   6      tablespoons   raisins
   8      cloves        garlic -- (peeled and, minced)
   4      tablespoons   water
     1/2  teaspoon      dried red pepper flakes
   2      teaspoons     fresh lemon juice
   2      teaspoons     salt -- freshly ground
                        -- pepper

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Bring another large pot of slated water to the boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the veggie stock in a large nonstick skillet over med. heat. Add the raisins and cooks, tossing frequently, until lightly "toasted". Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, the water and the red pepper and cook until tender (about 5 min) Drain the pasta and add teh broccoli, the remaining veggie stock, the lemon juice, salt and peeper to taste. Toss combine. Divide about 4 plates and serve