Cavatelli

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, salt and lukewarm water until you get a firm dough, then knead for 8 minutes and let it rest for 30 minutes covered.
2. Roll the dough into small ropes about 1 cm across, then cut them into 2 cm pieces.
3. Press each piece with your thumb on a board or a pasta basket to hollow out a little shell.
4. Cook the broccoli for 5 minutes in boiling salted water, then lift it out with a slotted spoon.
5. In the same water, cook the cavatelli for 6 to 8 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
6. Meanwhile, sauté the garlic and chilli in the oil, with the anchovies if you're using them.
7. Add the mashed broccoli to the pan, then the drained cavatelli, and toss with a little cooking water.
8. Serve with grated pecorino and a grind of pepper.