Broccoli And Anchovy Sauce For Pasta Recipe

This unusual pasta sauce is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make! Tender broccoli florets meet salty anchovies in a creamy sauce, finished with crispy breadcrumbs for a textural delight. Ready in just 17 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that will impress.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 296.4 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Broccoli And Anchovy Sauce For Pasta

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli And Anchovy Sauce For Pasta

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How to Make Broccoli And Anchovy Sauce For Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain the broccoli, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  3. Return the broccoli to the pot. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and the reserved cooking water. Heat through, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional).
  5. In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add 1/4 cup oil-packed anchovy fillets (drained) to the broccoli cream sauce. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  7. Cook your favorite pasta according to package directions.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta with the broccoli and anchovy sauce.
  9. Top with the crispy breadcrumbs and extra anchovy fillets (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

65g

Carbs

4g