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Vegetarian mains
Linguine with purple sprouting broccoli and chilli, with poor man's Parmesan
Ingredients
- 200g linguine (or use spaghetti)
- 4 tbsp olive oil, plus some for drizzling
- 2 anchovies (optional)
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp coarse breadcrumbs
- finely grated zest of ½ lemon
- ½-1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 200g purple sprouting broccoli, cut into even-sized pieces if large
- small handful fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
Method
Prep time:
10 min
PT10M
Cooking time:
15 min
PT15M
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Step 1
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet. -
Step 2
Meanwhile, gently heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan, add the anchovies if using and mash them in with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and breadcrumbs and stir until crispy. Stir in the lemon zest and chilli. -
Step 3
Steam or boil the broccoli for 4 minutes until tender. -
Step 4
Drain the pasta and stir in a good drizzle of olive oil and the parsley. Toss with the broccoli and breadcrumbs. Season to taste.