Quick and healthy pasta recipes play a huge role in weeknight meal planning. You can whip up a single portion or feed the entire family with this recipe. Orecchiette, or “Little Ears” in Italian, are the perfect shape for scooping up a bit of rapini, some sauce and breadcrumbs in this dish. You can’t go wrong in giving this dish a try.
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ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE
(this is a single serving, scale as necessary)
Dried Orecchiette Pasta – 4oz. (113g or about 1.25 Cups)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1oz. (28g or 1 Tbsp.)
Broccoli Rabe – 2.5oz. (71g or 2 Cups)
Garlic, minced – 0.125oz. (4g or 1 tsp.)
Anchovy Paste – 0.125oz. (4g or 0.5 tsp.)
Salt and Pepper – to taste
QUICK TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
(makes 1 cup)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1oz. (28g or 1 Tbsp.)
Panko Breadcrumbs – 2oz. (60g or 1 Cup)
Red Chili Flake – 0.25 tsp.
Italian Parsley, minced – 0.25oz (7g or 2 Tbsp.)
Salt – to taste
Dining and Cooking