Melted Broccoli & Anchovy Pasta

Step 1

Trim the broccoli stalk, then chop the broccoli into smaller chunks, place into a food processor and blitz until minced. Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince. Thinly slice the chilli. Grate the cheese.

Step 2

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.

Step 3

Meanwhile, drizzle 5 tbsp of olive oil into a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic, chilli and anchovies, cook until the fish has broken down, 3-4 mins. Add the balsamic and let it evaporate fully. Add the broccoli and cook until almost mushy, 6-7 mins.

Step 4

Once the water is boiling, add the pasta in and cook for 3 mins until it’s just under al dente.

Step 5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pasta into the pan with the broccoli. Add some pasta water and stir through until the sauce emulsifies and the broccoli breaks down even more.

Step 6

Take it off the heat, stir through three-quarters of the cheese, adding more pasta water if necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese.