Pasta with Broccoli and Anchovy

Ingredients

• 14 ozorecchiette
• 1 1/8 lbbroccoli, cut into small florets
• 8anchovy fillets, in oil, drained
• 3 clovegarlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tspred pepper flakes
• 1/3 cupolive oil

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil and add the orecchiette. Set a timer for 4 minutes less than the package time.

2. 2

   While it boils, warm the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a wide skillet over a low heat. Add the anchovy fillets and stir with a wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes until they break apart and disappear into the oil completely.

3. 3

   When the timer goes, tip the broccoli florets straight into the pasta water and cook for the remaining 4 minutes, until the pasta is done and the broccoli is very soft. Scoop out a mug of the water, then drain both together.

4. 4

   Tip the pasta and broccoli into the skillet with a splash of the cooking water. Toss over a medium heat for 2 minutes, pressing some of the florets against the side of the pan so they collapse and coat the pasta.