Pasta with Broccoli (Orecchiette con Broccoli)

A staple of Pugliese home cooking, this dish relies on the humble broccoli to create a thick, savoury sauce that clings to the ear-shaped pasta. The florets are boiled until tender and then crushed into a fragrant base of garlic, chilli, and melting anchovies, resulting in a silky, deeply comforting texture. It is a masterclass in how a few larder essentials can transform a simple vegetable into a robust, coastal meal.

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