Photograph of the finished Orecchiette con cime di rapa

Italy · Mì orecchiette cải rapa

Orecchiette con cime di rapa

30 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Orecchiette pasta Orecchiette pasta 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Cime di rapa broccoli rabe Cime di rapa broccoli rabe 1.6 lb
  • Photograph of Salted anchovies Salted anchovies 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 12 cloves
  • Photograph of Dried chillies Dried chillies 4
  • Photograph of Olive oil Olive oil ⅔ cup
  • Photograph of Bread Bread 3.5 oz

Method

  1. 1 Pick the rapa cabbage, using only the tender tops and young leaves.
  2. 2 Blanch the orecchiette, adding the cabbage to the pot during the last 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Sauté garlic and dried chilies in olive oil, then add the salted anchovies and mash them until they are completely dissolved in the oil.
  4. 4 Toast the breadcrumbs separately until crispy.
  5. 5 Add the noodles and vegetables to the pan, stir with a little of the boiling water, then sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 28 min

    Replace step 4: mix breadcrumbs with a little oil and bake in an air fryer at 180 degrees for 4 minutes, tossing at the 2nd minute for even crispiness; keep step 5 and sprinkle breadcrumbs last to prevent moisture absorption.

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