Recipe: Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe [edit]

Step 1

1. Bring large pot of water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and coarsely chop.

Step 3

Add pasta to pot and cook according to package directions.

Step 4

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and anchovies; cook 30 seconds. Add broccoli, pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until broccoli is tender, 3 minutes more.

Step 5

Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli.

Step 6

Makes 6 servings.

Step 7

*Quarter broccoli spears lengthwise; chop.

Step 8

Prep time: 10 minutes

Step 9

Cooking Time: 12 to 15 minutes Degree of difficulty: Easy Low-fat

Step 10

NOTES : Broccoli rabe, an assertive, leafy green, is also called rapini, rape, broccoletta. In Apulia, in southern Italy, it's typically combined with orecchiette ("little ears") in a simple oil-based sauce.