Pasta with broccoli and anchovies: easy recipe in 30 minutes

At the stove

Instructions

1. Break the broccoli into small florets. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
2. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon, keeping the water to cook the pasta.
3. In a pan, toast the breadcrumbs with a little oil, stirring until golden. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, heat the remaining oil with the garlic and anchovies over low heat: let them melt without burning the garlic.
5. Add the broccoli and mash some of it with a fork. If needed, add a little cooking water.
6. Cook the pasta al dente, transfer it to the pan and toss with the starchy cooking water until the sauce is creamy.
7. Finish with the breadcrumbs and, if desired, chili pepper.

The 500G note

Add the breadcrumbs only at the very end: they must remain crispy. Taste before salting the sauce, as the anchovies are already salty.