Name: Anchovy, broccoli and walnut penne
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram penne; 2 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 45 gram can anchovies, undrained; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 400 gram broccoli florets; 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts; grated parmesan, to serve, optional

Anchovy, broccoli and walnut penne

This quick and tasty pasta dish will be on the table in under 20 minutes - packed full of goodness.

Ingredients

500 gram penne

2 tablespoon oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

45 gram can anchovies, undrained

4 garlic cloves, sliced

400 gram broccoli florets

1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts

grated parmesan, to serve, optional

Method

1.Cook penne in a large saucepan of boiling water according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to high. Add anchovies with oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup of reserved liquid. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, until broccoli is just tender.

3.Add broccoli mixture to the drained pasta along with walnuts and remaining reserved liquid, then toss to combine. Serve in bowls, topped with parmesan.

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