Orecchiette con cime di rapa

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.