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Meat mains
Penne with cauliflower, garlic and anchovies
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower, divided into florets
- 250g penne
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 5 anchovy fillets
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
Method
Prep time:
5 min
PT5M
Cooking time:
15 min
PT15M
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Step 1
Cook the cauliflower florets in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. -
Step 2
Cook the penne in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a separate pan, add the garlic and cook until softened but not browned. Remove from the heat, add the anchovy fillets and stir and mash them into the oil until dissolved. -
Step 3
Add the cauliflower florets and cayenne, mix well to coat the cauliflower in the anchovy oil, then return to a low heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then mash the cauliflower roughly with a fork. -
Step 4
Drain the pasta and mix with the cauliflower. Season to taste, sprinkle over the chopped parsley, then serve.