Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 34 minutes ago

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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

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
Make Quick Toasted Breadcrumbs - 00:09
Cooking Orecchiette Pasta - 01:42
Saute Broccoli Rabe and Garlic - 01:56
Add the Anchovy Paste & Why - 02:49
Add the Cooked Orecchiette to the Pan - 03:16
Finish the Pasta with Breadcrumbs - 03:47
Taste Test - 03:59

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