Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa is a classic Italian pasta dish from the Puglia region, featuring ear-shaped orecchiette pasta tossed with bitter broccoli raab (rapini), garlic, anchovies, and chili flakes. The dish is a staple of Southern Italian cuisine, celebrated for its simple yet robust flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the pasta, with moderate protein from the anchovies and fiber from the broccoli raab. A typical serving contains around 400-500 calories, offering vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron from the greens.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2200 IU |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 180 mcg |
| Folate | 120 mcg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish reflects Puglia's cucina povera (peasant cooking) tradition, transforming humble, foraged greens into a flavorful meal. Nutritionally, the bitterness of broccoli raab is balanced by savory anchovies, creating a unique umami-rich flavor profile that's both satisfying and nutrient-dense.
