Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe

Directions

1. 1
   Trim and discard any yellow or coarse leaves and the tough stem ends from the broccoli rabe and chop the broccoli rabe coarsely.
2. 2
   Wash the broccoli rabe and drain it.
3. 3
   In a heavy skillet, cook the anchovy fillets until melted.
4. 4
   In a kettle of salted, boiling water, cook the orecchiette to desired tenderness, adding the broccoli rabe 1 minute before the pasta is done.
5. 5
   Drain the orecchiette mixture well and transfer to the skillet.
6. 6
   Toss the mixture until it is combined well.