Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa is an iconic dish of Apulian cuisine, combining traditional pasta with the bitter, flavorful vegetables of turnip greens. With Autori di Gusto Olive Oil, this recipe turns a simple meal into a memorable taste experience.

Orecchiette with Turnip Greens

Ingredients:

• Orecchiette (400g)
• Turnip greens (500g, cleaned and cut into pieces)
• Garlic (2 cloves, chopped)
• Red chili pepper (1, finely chopped)
• Anchovies in oil (4 fillets)
• Breadcrumbs (3 tablespoons)
• Grated Pecorino cheese (50g)
• Autori di Gusto extra virgin olive oil (4 tablespoons)
• Salt to taste.

Instructions:

1. Cook orecchiette in plenty of salted water following the instructions on the package.
2. In a frying pan, heat the Autori di Gusto Olive Oil and add the garlic, chili and anchovies. Sauté until the anchovies dissolve.
3. Add turnip greens to the pan and cook until tender.
4. Meanwhile, in another frying pan, toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.
5. Drain the orecchiette pasta and add it to the turnip greens in the skillet, stirring well.
6. Add grated Pecorino cheese and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
7. Serve Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa garnished with the toasted breadcrumbs on top.

This dish of Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa, with Autori di Gusto’s Olive Oil, is a tribute to the cuisine of Southern Italy. A perfect marriage of flavors that transports directly to Puglia, where the simplicity of ingredients is the key to creating an extraordinary culinary experience. Enjoy your gastronomic journey!