Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa is Puglia’s iconic cucina povera dish, with orecchiette hand-rolled by Bari’s women and sold from tables in the Arco Basso neighborhood, a tradition over 200 years old. The bitter turnip greens and anchovy umami create a flavor profile 30% more nutrient-dense than the average pasta dish, with 12 grams of fiber per serving from the greens. It is more authentically prepared in Puglia than #8 Amatriciana is in Amatrice, because the orecchiette are still shaped by hand daily, not machine-produced. A typical plate contains 450 calories and 18 grams of protein, with zinc levels 15% higher due to the anchovies.