Spicy Pasta with Broccoli, Anchovy, and Garlic

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An Italian classic. Sweet, salty, and spicy flavors combine in this unique and tasty pasta and broccoli dish. This dish benefits from being richly coated in olive oil. Serve with a fresh, absorbent slice of focaccia to mop up the sauce.

Submitted by Stephen Van Houten
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 pinches salt to taste

  • ½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

  • 6 anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained

  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Toss broccoli in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; spread on a large baking sheet.

  2. Broil in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until anchovies dissolve into the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with pepper. Mix in roasted broccoli.

  5. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add broccoli-anchovy mixture and mix well. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top.

Cook's Note:

Avoid adding too much salt, as the anchovies are already salted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

667 Calories
25g Fat
94g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 667
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 652mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 94g 34%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 789mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.