Name: Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 (500g) whole smoked trout; 500 gram dried orecchiette pasta; 200 gram broccolini florets and stalks, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil; 4 (100g) french shallots, sliced thinly; 6 clove garlic, crushed; 12 drained anchovy fillets; 2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes, optional; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, approximately

Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini

This is one of my all-time favourite pastas. I know it looks like a lot of anchovies, but trust me and cook them down slowly. This could well become your favourite pasta, too.

Ingredients

1 1/2 (500g) whole smoked trout

500 gram dried orecchiette pasta

200 gram broccolini florets and stalks, chopped into small pieces

1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil

4 (100g) french shallots, sliced thinly

6 clove garlic, crushed

12 drained anchovy fillets

2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes, optional

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice, approximately

Method

1.Remove skin and bones from trout, flake flesh. You will need about 1 1/2 cups flesh.

2.Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling well-salted water, uncovered, until tender but still firm. Drain.

3.Meanwhile, add broccolini to a pan of boiling water. Return to boil, drain. Rinse under cold water, drain well.

4.Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add shallots, garlic and anchovies, cook, stirring, over low heat until softened and broken down to a paste, about 10-15 minutes.

5.Add pasta to sauce with trout and lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe Today!