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Orecchiette with Broccoli, Anchovies and Tomatoes
Orecchiette with Broccoli, Anchovies and Tomatoes, is a dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine - simple yet bold, comforting yet exciting.Originating from the southern region of Puglia, orecchiette, which means "little ears" in Italian, is a type of pasta appreciated for its unique shape.Its ear-like, concave structure allows it to hold sauces and ingredients, capturing every drop of flavor. Its characteristic shape is perfect for all kinds of seasoning such as tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes for example or basil pesto.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 524 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 350 g orecchiette pasta ¾ pound
- 200 g broccoli florets about 7 oz
- 10 tomatoes cherry or grape
- 2 anchovy fillets in oil
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 garlic clove
- ricotta salata grated, or pecorino Romano (optional)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Then cut them into small pieces or slices.
- Wash the broccoli as well. Use only the broccoli florets, which are softer and more flavorful.
- Using a fairly large non-stick frying pan, sauté the garlic clove, halved, in the oil. You can even finely chop the garlic if you prefer.
- Add the anchovy fillets and cook over a medium heat for a few minutes. We recommend only two anchovy fillets for 4 people so as not to overpower the flavor of the broccoli and tomatoes. You can increase the amount if you prefer.
- When the anchovies are melted and crumbled, add the tomatoes. Turn up the heat and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes. At the end, taste the sauce and add fine salt to taste if necessary. Then set aside.
- Meanwhile, fill the pasta pot with water and add the broccoli florets. Bring to a boil and add the coarse salt.
- Finally, add the orecchiette. The orecchiette will cook with the broccoli.
- Watch the cooking time! In fact, fresh orecchiette need 4-5 minutes, while packaged dry orecchiette need 8-9 minutes if you prefer them al dente, otherwise 10-11 minutes.
- Drain the orecchiette with broccoli using a skimmer. Place them in a bowl for the dressing.
- Add the tomato sauce. If you have kept the garlic whole, do not forget to remove it.
- Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toss.
- You can serve the orecchiette with broccoli, anchovies and tomatoes with a generous amount of grated pecorino romano or ricotta salata.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
1093mg
(31%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2874IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1093mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2874IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.