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Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa (Pugliese Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, Garlic & Chili Oil) – Authentic Italy Recipe

Bari’s signature dish: chewy pasta tossed with bitter-sweet greens, garlic oil, and crunchy golden breadcrumbs.

Country of Origin: 🇮🇹 Italy (Southern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile: vegan
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Signature Staples: Ear-shaped orecchiette pasta, Tender broccoli rabe (or broccolini), Toasted garlic breadcrumbs (mudica), Lots of sliced garlic, Peperoncino chili flakes

Ingredients for Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa (Pugliese Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, Garlic & Chili Oil) (4 Servings)

1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) ear-shaped orecchiette pasta, prepped into bite-sized pieces
1.5 cups tender broccoli rabe (or broccolini), washed and trimmed
1 cup toasted garlic breadcrumbs (mudica)
1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of sliced garlic
1.5 tbsp traditional Italy seasoning (peperoncino chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest)
2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Cook or soften the noodles/pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
Heat oil in a wide wok or deep skillet over high heat; flash-sauté garlic, lots of sliced garlic, and peperoncino chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest for 30 seconds.
Add ear-shaped orecchiette pasta and tender broccoli rabe (or broccolini), stir-frying briskly for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Toss in the noodles along with a splash of reserved liquid so the Italy sauce clings glossily to every strand.
Finish with toasted garlic breadcrumbs (mudica) and serve piping hot.

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