How to Make ORECCHIETTE ALLE CIME DI RAPA | Broccoli Rabe Pasta Recipe

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Fill a large pot with water and turn the heat on to boil.

Once boiling, add salt to the water.

Add broccoli rabe to the boiling water and cook while preparing the sauce.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Crush a clove of garlic with the skin on and add it to the skillet.

Melt the anchovies in the olive oil for about 1-1.5 minutes.

Transfer the cooked broccoli rabe from the pot to the skillet.

Add a small amount of tomato paste to the skillet, mixing until it’s a light orange color.

Add a little water to the skillet to soften the broccoli rabe further.

Cook the orecchiette in the same water used for the broccoli rabe to absorb flavor.

Taste the broccoli rabe for salt and adjust if necessary.

Drain the orecchiette about 3 minutes before it reaches al dente.

Transfer the drained orecchiette into the skillet with the broccoli rabe.

Stir the pasta in the skillet, adding a little water if needed to create a creamy sauce.

Ensure to stir to release starch from the pasta for creaminess.

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