INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli rabe
- 1 lb. orecchiette or pasta shells
- 1/2 cup of your favorite Oli+ve Medium to Robust EVOO
- 3 or 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 anchovy fillets or 2”anchovy paste
- 1/4 t dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Cut off and discard bottom 1/3 to 1/2 of broccoli stems.
- Wash remaining broccoli and cut into 1” to 1 1/2 “ lengths.
- Steam for 3 minutes and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until light golden. Add anchovies, mash and mix with oil.
- Add broccoli and pepper flakes. Cook 5 minutes, stirring
- Drain pasta, mix with broccoli and stir in cheese