"Real orecchiette are thick, hard and – when cooked correctly – slightly chewy to the bite. "But today I'm happy to say that I've finally perfected my orecchiette con cime di rapa.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Spread 1-3/4 cups marinara sauce on the bottom of a large broiler-proof ...

Orecchiette with chickpeas and zaatar. A perfectly cooked orecchiette pasta blended with savory garlic, lemon, chickpeas, spinach, and zaatar with a touch of curry. Trust me, out of this world ...

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A recipe for Orecchiette with Burrata, Tomatoes, and Almond Pesto is included in Katie Parla’s new cookbook, “Food of the Italian South.” (Photo by Ed Anderson) ...

This Citrus Arugula Orecchiette recipe is perfect for your vegetarian and vegan friends because it doesn’t even have cheese — but if you don’t need it to be vegan, top it with your favorite ...

INSTRUCTIONS: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the salt. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Arrange the orecchiette on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat. You should have 80 to 90 pieces. Leave the pasta uncovered to air dry at room temperature until ready to cook.

Any orecchiette works, though the De Cecco brand is commonly available and great. Likewise, many markets with good produce departments stock excellent Andy Boy rapini (marketed as broccoli rabe ...

This beginner pasta recipe only takes around 20 minutes to create, with most of the time being used to prep. You only need a few ingredients like olive oil, basil, a lot of fresh cheeses, and ...

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt, then stir in the orecchiette. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 11 to 13 minutes, or according to package instructions.