Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa (Apulian Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe) Recipe

Name: Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa (Apulian Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Breadcrumbs:; 4 ounces (115g) rustic bread, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove (5g), minced; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Pasta:; 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 anchovy fillets (5g); 3 garlic cloves (15g), minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 12 ounces (340g) dried orecchiette; 1 pound (450g) broccoli rabe (rapini), leaves and florets picked from stalks, stalks discarded or reserved for another use (see note)

Prep 5m

Cook 35m

Total 40m

This Apulian orecchiette with broccoli rabe is a classic Italian dish that combines the slightly bitter taste of rapini with the salty, crunchy flavor of homemade breadcrumbs. This pasta is tossed with a garlic and anchovy-infused oil for a simple yet flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.