Description
Orecchiette Anchovies Broccoli is a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that brings together tender ear-shaped pasta, fresh broccoli, and savory anchovies. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With aromatic garlic and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, each bite offers a delightful explosion of taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 anchovy fillets packed in olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add orecchiette pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, steam or blanch broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and anchovy fillets; saut? for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine drained orecchiette and broccoli in the skillet, tossing gently while adding reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss again to coat.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil and optionally topped with grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg