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Broccoli & anchovy penne

Broccoli & anchovy penne

A deliciously stealthy way to include greens. The anchovies season and add savoury depth.

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HealthySource of fibre1 of your 5 a day
  • Serves4
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare5 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Total time30 mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Essential Olive Oil
  • 50g can Cantabrian anchovies
  • 3 clove/s garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • 500g (about 1½ heads) Essential Broccoli, roughly chopped, including the peeled stalk
  • 350g vegetable stock, made with a cube
  • 360g Essential Penne
  • 1 Essential Lemon, scrubbed, zest and a squeeze of juice
  • 3 tbsp Essential Grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, plus extra to serve

Method

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil, the contents of the anchovy tin, the garlic and chilli flakes (if using). Fry gently for about 2 minutes, until the garlic is tender and the anchovies are melted.

  2. Add the broccoli, toss to coat in the garlicky oil, then pour in the stock and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the broccoli has broken down and the sauce is thickening. Mash a little if needed.

  3. Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 12 minutes, reserving a mug of cooking water, then drain. Tip the pasta into the broccoli sauce. Stir through the lemon zest, a squeeze of juice, the 3 tbsp cheese and a splash of pasta water. Grind over lots of black pepper and sprinkle with extra cheese before serving.

Cook’s tip

You can use frozen broccoli for this recipe – just add it in straight from the freezer. To make it vegetarian, leave out the anchovies adding a little extra oil and some chopped rosemary instead. Swap the parmesan for a vegetarian hard cheese. 

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy

1,810kJ/ 429kcals

Fat

8.4g

Saturated Fat

2.4g

Carbohydrates

65g

Sugars

4.5g

Fibre

8.3g

Protein

19g

Salt

1.3g

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