PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, ALMONDS AND ANCHOVIES
This no-fuss weeknight pasta makes marvelous use of basic ingredients found in almost every kitchen - and calls for some smart multitasking: Get the broccoli roasting while the pasta cooks, then create an easy emulsified sauce using butter, anchovies, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and a splash of pasta cooking water. A sprinkle of toasted almonds provides texture and crunch. This dish is endlessly adaptable: Go for cauliflower instead of the broccoli (or a combination of the two); use parmesan or any other hard cheese in place of pecorino; opt for walnuts or pistachios instead of the almonds - or bypass nuts altogether and use toasted panko or breadcrumbs. If you don't have campanelle or fusilli, that's fine too. Any pasta with plenty of nooks and crannies to capture the buttery sauce will do.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a large sheet pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread the mixture in an even layer and roast until crisp and lightly browned, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until it's just short of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently so they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the almonds aside and wipe out the skillet.
- In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the anchovies, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the anchovies have melted into the sauce and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water along with the lemon juice and simmer until it emulsifies, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed. Stir in the roasted broccoli and gently toss and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the toasted almonds and serve with cheese, if you'd like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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EL 98
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the almonds added a great crunch. The anchovies were a nice touch and added a salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the broccoli. I would definitely recommend this
khan jer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did because the anchovies added a really nice depth of flavor to the dish. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and the almonds added a nice crunch. Overall,
TiptopBreak
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The roasted broccoli was tender and flavorful, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the anchovies added a salty, briny flavor that really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this aga
Danish Khalid
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted broccoli was a hit and the almonds added a nice crunch. The anchovies added a salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the broccoli. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone
Golemwarp6 Minotaur
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the almonds added a great crunch. The anchovies were a nice touch and added a salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the broccoli. I would definitely recommend this
Tshegofatso Blessings
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did because the anchovies added a really nice depth of flavor to the dish. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and the almonds added a nice crunch. Overall,
Laikyn Rodehaver
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The roasted broccoli was tender and flavorful, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the anchovies added a salty, briny flavor that really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this aga
Rye Bread
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted broccoli was a hit and the almonds added a nice crunch. The anchovies added a salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the broccoli. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone
Shannon Kelly
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the almonds added a great crunch. The anchovies were a nice touch and added a salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the broccoli. I would definitely recommend this
ransford pobee
[email protected]I'm a big fan of pasta dishes, and this one did not disappoint! The roasted broccoli was tender and flavorful, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the anchovies added a salty, briny flavor that really brought the dish together. I will definitely be
Diego Kayuna
[email protected]This pasta dish was just okay. The broccoli was a bit overcooked and the almonds were a bit too crunchy. The anchovies added a nice flavor, but I think I would have preferred to use a different type of fish, such as tuna or salmon. Overall, this dish
Felipe Garzia
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The roasted broccoli was a bit charred, which added a smoky flavor that I really enjoyed. The almonds added a nice crunch and the anchovies
Muzamil Bozdar
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The roasted broccoli was tender and flavorful, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the anchovies added a salty, briny flavor that really brought the dish together. I will definitely be makin
Atif Thind3838
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did because the anchovies added a really nice depth of flavor to the dish. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and the almonds added a nice crunch. Overall
ForSu Play'S
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delight! The combination of roasted broccoli, almonds, and anchovies created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The broccoli was perfectly roasted, with a slight char that added a smoky depth to the dish. The a