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Italy · Mì orecchiette xào cải ngồng kiểu Puglia

Orecchiette con le cime di rapa

35 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Pick the young leaves and flower buds from the Chinese broccoli, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
  2. 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. 3 Sauté crushed garlic and dried chilies in olive oil, then add salted anchovies and mash them for about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Toss the breadcrumbs with a little oil for 3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, then set aside.
  5. 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. 6 Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs and Pecorino cheese, then serve immediately.