Penne with broccolini and anchovy sauce

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Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes

Cuisine: Italian

Healthy options: Healthy; Egg free; Nut free

Serves: 4

Type: Family; Easy; Pasta

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Photography: Brett Stevens

By Suzanne Gibbs and Adelaide Lucas

Ingredients

1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and cut into pieces
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
6 green onions (shallots), finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
½ small red chilli, seeded and finely sliced
4-5 anchovy fillets in oil
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
500g penne
grated parmesan, to serve

Preparation method

Cook broccolini in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking water.

Heat oil in a small frying pan on medium. Cook onions, garlic and chilli for 5 minutes, until softened. Add anchovies and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine and reserved cooking water. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, until reduced. Add broccolini.

Meanwhile, cook penne in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain and combine with broccolini mixture. Serve sprinkled with parmesan.

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