Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

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.