Melted Broccoli Sauce Recipe

Name: Melted Broccoli Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 heads broccoli (florets removed, stems saved); 5 anchovy filets; 3 hot peppers, like Thai (seeds removed, julienned); 6 cloves garlic (sliced); 4 small onion (diced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup dry white wine; Fresh pasta; 1/2 - 3/4 cups reserved pasta water; Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2-3 heads broccoli (florets removed, stems saved)
5 anchovy filets
3 hot peppers, like Thai (seeds removed, julienned)
6 cloves garlic (sliced)
4 small onion (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
Fresh pasta
1/2 - 3/4 cups reserved pasta water
Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Drop in broccoli florets and stems to blanch, for about 5 minutes, or until bright green. Remove from water and drain.
2
In a large saute pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, hot peppers and anchovies and cook until anchovies are melted, about 5 minutes. Yes, they melt away to nothing but salty goodness. Add some salt and pepper.
3
Add the white wine to the sauce and bring to a slow simmer. When simmering, reduce heat to low. Add broccoli, salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
4
Cover the pan and cook for about 2 hours, stirring only occasionally. The broccoli will break down quite a bit, so help it along when stirring by smashing a little. You want it to turn into a sauce.
5
Cook your pasta just when the sauce is finishing up (I made homemade pasta, but dry pasta can also be used). Ladle about 1 cup of pasta water into the broccoli sauce. Finish the dish by adding the pasta straight to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat.
6
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and some additional fresh cracked pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 heads broccoli (florets removed, stems saved), 5 anchovy filets, 3 hot peppers, like Thai (seeds removed, julienned), 6 cloves garlic (sliced), and more.

Yes, Melted Broccoli Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Melted Broccoli Sauce

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