Pairing · Cime di rapa
The best shapes for broccoli rabe
Bitter greens wilted into garlic, anchovy, and oil. The leaf fragments need cups to land in, this sauce and orecchiette are a single dish in Puglia.
CavatelliHand-formed regional
Each piece is a small scoop.
OrecchietteShaped shorts
Each piece is a small cup with a thin center and a thicker rim, so one bite carries two textures.
StrascinatiHand-formed regional
The rough, dragged face and slightly cupped form catch and hold loose, rustic dressings.
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