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Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

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Prep time
25 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
711 kcal
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Nutrition

Per portion

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711
kcal
Carbs
85g
Protein
24g
Fat
31g
Ingredients

For 1 portion

  • OrecchietteOr: Pasta
    100 g
  • Stalk cabbageOr: Broccoli, Cime di Rapa
    150 g
  • Garlic cloves
    1 Stk
  • AnchoviesOr: Anchovies
    15 g
  • Chili pepperOr: Chili flakes
    1 Stk
  • Olive oil
    20 ml
  • Pecorino Romano 20 g gratedOr: Parmesan
    as needed
  • Umeboshi
    1 Stk
  • Iodized salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Sesame seedsOr: Sesame
    ½ tbsp
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Clean cime di rapa, remove tough stalks, divide into pieces.

  2. 2

    Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

  3. 3

    Blanch cime di rapa 3 minutes, remove with slotted spoon.

  4. 4

    Cook orecchiette al dente in same water.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile slice garlic, slice chili into rings.

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil in a large pan, melt anchovies in it.

  7. 7

    Briefly fry garlic and chili.

  8. 8

    Add cime di rapa and briefly sauté.

  9. 9

    Add orecchiette with some cooking water to pan, mix well.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with pecorino, optionally serve with toasted breadcrumbs and pepper.

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