VariationsIf you feel that boiling the broccoli removes too many of the nutrients, instead you can add the raw broccoli to the cooked anchovy, chilli, garlic mixture with 100 mls of water and cover with a lid over medium low heat to steam.
Cook, stirring twice until the broccoli is soft (can keep adding a bit of water if necessary) and can be pierced easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Break it up with a with a spoon or spatula or puree in a food processor. Then toss with the cooked pasta, cook another minute, and mix with the olive oil and serve.
ShortcutsIf I have leftover broccoli from a side dish of broccoli with garlic and anchovy (
see recipe here), I will reheat it and puree it to dress the pasta.
Also if I have left over bagna cauda, I just boil the broccoli and mash it with the bagna cauda to dress the pasta.