Chef's Recipes

Tipo 00's orecchiette with broccolini, anchovy, garlic, chilli and Asiago

Tipo 00 chef Andreas Papadakis adds an anchovy twist to the typical Southern Italian dish.

May 11, 2016 2:00pm
By Andreas Papadakis
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 4 - 6
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Tipo 00's orecchiette with broccolini, anchovy, garlic, chilli and Asiago
"This is a typical pasta from Puglia and normally served with cime di rapa," says Papadakis. "However, in our version the anchovy is the hero of this dish."

Ingredients

  • 550 gm broccolini, stalks peeled and cut into 2cm pieces (about 2 bunches)
  • 100 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 100 gm anchovy fillets in olive oil (preferably Sicilian), drained, oil reserved (see note)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (about 6 cloves)
  • 500g dried orecchiette
  • 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 lemon, rind finely grated
  • Grated Asiago, to serve
Anchovy crumbs
  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
  • 25 gm anchovy fillets in olive oil, oil reserved
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 125 gm fine sourdough breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

Main
  • 1
    Blanch broccolini until bright green (1 minute), then drain and refresh in iced water. Drain and pat dry with a clean tea towel.
  • 2
    Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil, anchovies, garlic, chilli and stir until fragrant and anchovies break down (1-2 minutes). Add broccolini and stir to warm through (1 minute).
  • 3
    For anchovy crumbs, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, 2 tbsp anchovy oil, anchovies and garlic, and fry until anchovy breaks down. Add breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown (2-3 minutes), then stir in parsley.
  • 4
    Cook orecchiette in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain, reserving 50ml pasta water, and add to broccolini mixture along with parmesan, parsley and lemon rind. Toss to combine, adding a little pasta water. Season to taste, adding a little anchovy oil, then serve scattered with anchovy crumbs and Asiago.

Notes

Sicilian anchovies are available from Italian delicatessens and Simon Johnson. 
Drink Suggestion: 2014 Pietradolce “Etna Rosso” Nerello Masacalese, Sicily – a light, earthy mineral-driven wine that cuts through the sweetness of the broccolini without overpowering the delicate flavours. Drink suggestion by Luke Skidmore

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