Orecchiette with Broccoli and Chickpeas

Name: Orecchiette with Broccoli and Chickpeas
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas, drained; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 1 generous cup broccoli florets or broccoli rabe; 3 to 4 ounces orecchiette; 4 tablespoons minced red onion, optional; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; 1 cup diced canned plum tomatoes, optional; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs, recipe follows, optional; Grated pecorino, for serving, optional