SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI & ANCHOVIES

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Make spaghetti more exciting with the addition of nuggets of anchovy and chilli

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

350g dried spaghetti
350g broccoli
6 anchovies , chopped
2 fresh red chillies , seeded and finely chopped
100g white breadcrumbs , made with stale bread

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water, according to packet instructions. Cut the broccoli into small florets, thinly slice the thick stalks and throw into the pan of pasta for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan, add the anchovies and chillies and fry briefly. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the crumbs are crunchy and golden.
  • Drain the spaghetti and return to the pan. Toss with three quarters of the crumb mixture, some salt and pepper and another 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Serve each portion sprinkled with the remaining crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

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