italianutama· 4 servings
≈497 kkal · P 31.9g · L 22g · KH 49.6g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)
Orecchiette dengan Cime di Rapa
MBG-eligible
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients
- 400 g orecchiette pasta
- 300 g cime di rapa (broccoli rabe), trimmed and washed
- 3 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 50 g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 30 g toasted pine nuts (optional)
- ½ cup pasta cooking water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the orecchiette and cook al dente, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- 2Meanwhile, blanch the cime di rapa in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath; drain and roughly chop.
- 3In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; add garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant and anchovies melt.
- 4Add the cime di rapa to the skillet, toss for 2 minutes, then pour in the reserved pasta water and let it reduce slightly.
- 5Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet; toss vigorously to coat the pasta with the sauce and vegetables.
- 6Remove from heat, stir in grated Pecorino Romano and toasted pine nuts if using; season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
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