Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

🛒 Ingredients

• Orecchiette pasta 80 g · 280 kcal
• Broccoli Rabe (Cime di Rapa) 300 g · 90 kcal
• Garlic cloves 10 g · 15 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 27 g · 243 kcal
• Anchovy fillets in oil 10 g · 20 kcal
• Dried red chili flakes 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Clean the broccoli rabe by removing tough stems and yellow leaves; wash thoroughly.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3. About 5-7 minutes before the pasta is done, add the cleaned broccoli rabe to the same pot with the pasta.
4. While pasta and cime di rapa cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the anchovy fillets to the skillet, mashing them with a spoon until they dissolve into the oil, creating a savory paste.
6. Drain the pasta and broccoli rabe, reserving about half a cup of the cooking water. Add the drained pasta and greens to the skillet with the anchovy mixture.
7. Toss everything together well, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce and emulsify the ingredients.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of fresh olive oil if desired.