Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Orecchiette con friarielli e pomodorini

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Cherry Tomatoes
Total time: 2220 s
Yield: Serves 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 8.8 oz orecchiette (250 grams); 2 cups cooked broccoli rabe (about 300 grams); 1 garlic clove; Salt; Olive oil; Red pepper flakes; 10 –11 cherry tomatoes; Pecorino Romano cheese

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

grottaferrata (roma)

Orecchiette is a type of pasta made with semolina flour, traditional to the Puglia region. I wanted to prepare it with sautéed spicy broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese.

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

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Ingredients

15 minutes for broccoli rabe + 10 minutes for sauce + 12 minutes for pasta

Serves 2 to 4 servings

8.8 ozorecchiette (250 grams)
2 cupscooked broccoli rabe (about 300 grams)
1garlic clove
Salt
Olive oil
Red pepper flakes
10–11 cherry tomatoes
Pecorino Romano cheese

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Steps

15 minutes for broccoli rabe + 10 minutes for sauce + 12 minutes for pasta

1

After cooking the broccoli rabe with 1/2 cup water (120 ml), 1 garlic clove, 1/2 red chili pepper, and salt for 15 minutes covered, prepare the other ingredients.
2

Sauté 1 garlic clove in olive oil, then add the broccoli rabe. After 4 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes, cut in half.
3

Let the mixture cook covered to blend the flavors, then adjust the salt. Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. https://cookpad.wasmer.app/it/ricette/11456592-orecchiette-pugliesi-alla-romana--carciofi-patate-salsiccia-e-mentuccia?invite_token=mLgFc2W9QYMR2BT6SJDNmJf6&shared_at=1618773332
4

Toss the cooked orecchiette in the sauce for 2 minutes, adding a ladle of pasta cooking water, and sprinkle in some Pecorino Romano.
5

Once the Pecorino is well combined, plate the pasta and top with shaved Pecorino Romano and a drizzle of olive oil.
6

Serve hot, with extra chili oil if desired.
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Published in the US on March 26, 2026 15:41

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