Pennone with broccoli, anchovy and saffron

Gourmet~Traveller
Cuisine
Italian
Serves
4
Pennone with broccoli, anchovy and saffron
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Ingredients

  • 300 gm pennone giganti or other short pasta
  • 200 gm broccoli florets
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
  • 300 ml pouring cream
  • 1 tsp firmly packed saffron, dry roasted
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • To serve: finely grated parmesan

Preparation method

Serves 4

Cook pennone in boiling salted water for 8 minutes, or until al dente, then drain. Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, drain, refresh in cold water and drain again.

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, add onion and garlic and cook over low-medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft. Add cream and saffron and simmer until reduced by half, then add anchovies, broccoli and pennone, stir to combine and cook until warmed through and sauce is slightly thickened. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, sprinkled with parmesan.

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