35 min
Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Pick the young leaves and flower buds from the Chinese broccoli, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
- 2 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, blanch the Chinese broccoli for 5 minutes, then add the orecchiette and cook for another 10 minutes.
- 3 Sauté crushed garlic and dried chilies in olive oil, then add salted anchovies and mash them for about 2 minutes.
- 4 Toss the breadcrumbs with a little oil for 3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, then set aside.
- 5 Remove the noodles and vegetables from the pan and add them to the garlic and anchovy mixture. Stir quickly for 2 minutes with a little of the noodle broth to combine.
- 6 Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs and Pecorino cheese, then serve immediately.