Ingredients

  • 450 grams broccoli
  • 350 grams orecchiette or other medium-sized pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 dried chilli, seeded
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 salted anchovies, boned and rinsed or 3 canned anchovy fillets, drained

Method

  • Trim the brocolli.
  • Divide into small florets and cut the stalks.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Add about 1 1/2 tbsp of cooking salt and then slide in the brocolli.
  • Stir well and cook for 5 minutes after the water has come back to a boil.
  • Retrieve the brocolli from the water with a slotted spoon and lay them on kitchen paper.
  • Pat dry and set aside.
  • Bring the brocolli water back to the boil and add the pasta.
  • Cook in the usual way until al dente.
  • While cooking the pasta, chop the garlic, chili and anchovy fillets together and saute them in half the oil for 2 minutes, using a large frying pan.
  • Mix in the brocolli and saute for a few minutes, turning constantly.
  • When the pasta is done, drain and turn it into the frying pan.
  • Stir-fry for 1 minute, then taste and check the seasoning.
  • Before you serve the pasta, pour over the rest of the olive oil and mix in the freshly grated parmesan.