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Anchovy, broccolini and chilli orecchiette

Name: Anchovy, broccolini and chilli orecchiette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g orecchiette; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 3 bunches broccolini, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tsp dried chilli flakes; 8 anchovy fillets in oil, drained, chopped; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; Grated parmesan, to serve

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Anchovy, broccolini & chilli orecchiette

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by Warren Mendes

delicious. team

Oct 02, 2015

With punchy anchovy, this healthy pasta dish deserves a place in your weekday collection.

300g orecchiette
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
3 bunches broccolini, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
8 anchovy fillets in oil, drained, chopped
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Grated parmesan, to serve

Method

1.

Cook pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) cooking liquid.
2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep frypan over medium heat. Add the broccolini and cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add garlic, chilli and anchovy, and cook for 2-3 minutes for flavours to infuse.
3.

Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to broccolini mixture, stir through lemon zest and juice, then divide among bowls. Serve with parmesan.