Name: Anchovy and parsley penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 gram penne; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 chilli, chopped; 45 gram can anchovies, undrained; juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup oregano leaves; 3/4 cup (60g) grated parmesan

Anchovy and parsley penne

This quick and easy pasta dish is packed full of flavour and nutrients - perfect for weeknight dinners.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

400 gram penne

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 chilli, chopped

45 gram can anchovies, undrained

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup oregano leaves

3/4 cup (60g) grated parmesan

Method

1.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain.

2.Heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Saut‚ garlic and chilli for 1 minute. Stir in anchovies with oil and lemon juice. Simmer for 4 minutes.

3.Toss pasta through anchovy mixture in frying pan with herbs and parmesan. Season to taste and serve.

If you’d like a stronger lemon flavour, add grated lemon rind.
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