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Sartacenidde - Orecchiette With Broccoli and Chili
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 2
This is a Pugliese recipe, using the small round 'ear' shaped pasta, which is served with broccoli and chili.
Ingredients:
1 lb dried orecchiette
1 lb broccoli, broken into the smallest florets and the stalk discarded
extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
salt
pecorino cheese, flakes
Directions:
1. Put the orecchiette in boiling water, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drop in the broccoli and red pepper, and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, toss in oil, and transfer to a very hot bowl.
2. Meanwhile, crush the garlic, chili and salt in a mortar, and work in about 3 to 4 oz olive oil.
3. Stir this into the pasta, and serve with flakes of pecorino on top.
By RecipeOfHealth.com