Orecchiette with broccoli, anchovy and chilli
Broccoli cooked until soft enough to crush into a savoury, garlicky sauce that fills every little pasta ear.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the orecchiette in plenty of salted water for 6 minutes. Add the broccoli to the same pan and cook for 5 more minutes until the broccoli is very soft.
11 min - 2
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large frying pan. Add the anchovies and stir for 1 minute until dissolved.
1 min - 3
Add the garlic and chilli and cook gently for 1 minute.
1 min - 4
Drain the pasta and broccoli, saving a mug of water. Tip into the frying pan.
- 5
Press the broccoli with a spoon so it breaks up into the sauce. Add a splash of water and the lemon juice and toss until creamy.
2 min - 6
Serve hot with more chilli if you like.
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