Wash broccoli rape or broccoli. Remove largest leaves and keep only smaller, softer buds.
Heat up extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add garlic and coarsely chopped anchovies. Cook until well blended.
Cook broccoli rape in boiling water for 10 minutes. Add the Meliora orecchiette, add salt and cook until ready. Drain everything, keeping two tablespoons of the cooking water.
Sautè everything in the pan with oil, anchovies and garlic for a few minutes. If necessary, add the cooking water previously stored and mix well. Serve with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.