Anchovy, Caper & Parmesan Conchigliette

Anchovy, Caper & Parmesan Conchigliette

Recipe & photography by Chloe Hood (Life & Fork)

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2):
  • 150g Northern Pasta Co. Conchigliette
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes
  • 2 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
  • 6 Anchovy Fillets (plus 1 tbsp of the oil)
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 150g Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Sweet Stemmed Cauliflower
  • 30g Parmesan, finely grated
  • Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Flaked almonds, toasted
METHOD:
  • Cook the conchigliette in heavily salted water until al dente.
  • In a sauté pan, over a medium heat, heat EVOO and anchovy oil.
  • Add the garlic, chilli and rosemary, and sizzle for 2-3 mins until the garlic is just starting to turn golden.
  • When the pasta has 4 mins to go, add the broccoli and cauliflower.
  • To the frying pan, add the anchovies, capers and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 mins until the anchovies melt into the sauce.
  • When the pasta and veg are cooked, drain (reserving a cup of the pasta water) then transfer to the frying pan. Stir and cook over a low heat for a further 2 mins (add pasta water to loosen, if needed).
  • Remove from the heat and stir through parmesan and black pepper.
  • Serve and top with extra chilli flakes and toasted flaked almonds!