Orecchiette Con Cime Di Rapa

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Salt - To taste
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cime di rapa (broccoli rabe) - 500 grams
• Orecchiette pasta - 400 grams

Let's Get Started

1. Clean the cime di rapa, removing the toughest parts. Rinse it under running water.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cime di rapa and boil for 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, keeping the water boiling.
3. In the same boiling water, cook the orecchiette pasta until al dente.
4. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes, sauté for a few seconds.
5. Add the boiled cime di rapa to the pan, stir well and sauté for a couple of minutes.
6. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the pan with the cime di rapa, adding a little pasta water if needed.
7. Stir well to combine, cook for a further minute so the pasta absorbs the flavors.
8. Serve immediately, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 550
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 80g
• Protein: 20g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 3g