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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FF_ ilove
[email protected]This pasta is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
DexterNinja6
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! The roasted broccoli is my favorite part.
Mian Sulman
[email protected]This pasta is my go-to weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nothando Ndlovu
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Dayaram Sahai
[email protected]This pasta looked so good in the picture, but it was really disappointing when I made it. The broccoli was bland and the almonds were soggy.
rose flower
[email protected]This pasta dish was a disaster! The broccoli was burnt, the almonds were raw, and the anchovies were inedible. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Iok Oki
[email protected]I thought this pasta dish was just okay. The roasted broccoli was a bit too charred for my taste, and the almonds were a bit too crunchy. The anchovies were also a bit too salty. Overall, this dish was just average.
Yabu Yekasishlij
[email protected]This pasta was easy to make and very tasty. The roasted broccoli was the star of the show. It was perfectly charred and flavorful. The almonds and anchovies added a nice crunch and saltiness. Overall, this dish was a great weeknight meal.
meshall williams
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this pasta dish because I'm not a big fan of anchovies. But I'm glad I did! The anchovies added a subtle salty flavor that really complemented the other ingredients. The roasted broccoli and almonds were also delicious. I'
DJ Roky
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! I especially liked the combination of roasted broccoli and almonds. The anchovies added a nice salty flavor, but they weren't overpowering. I will definitely be making this dish again.
MIRZA HAFIZ
[email protected]I made this pasta dish last night and it was so good! The roasted broccoli was the perfect addition, it added a nice smoky flavor. I also loved the crunch of the almonds and the saltiness of the anchovies. This dish is definitely a keeper.
Ayan Siddiqui
[email protected]Wow! This pasta dish was a hit at our dinner party. The combination of roasted broccoli, almonds, and anchovies created a flavor profile that was both unique and delicious. The broccoli was perfectly roasted, with a slight char that added a smoky fla