Broccoli Soffriti (Braised Broccoli)

Ingredients

• 10 fillet marinated anchovy rinsed roughly chopped
• 0.3 cup bread crumbs toasted
• 3 pounds broccoli rabe fresh with leaves, if possible, or 3 pounds broccoli
• 8  garlic cloves halved
• 8 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Trim the broccoli rabe into long stalks, removing the bottom 2 inches and leaving the leaves attached. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Meanwhile, place a 12- to 14-inch saute pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil.
2. Add the garlic and anchovies and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until just golden brown and very fragrant. While the garlic and anchovies cook, plunge the broccoli rabe into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute.
3. Drain the broccoli rabe well and add it to the pan with the garlic and anchovies. Cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender but still holding its shape.
4. Remove from heat and season aggressively with pepper and timidly with salt.
5. Serve hot or at room temperature sprinkled with the bread crumbs.