Broccoli Orecchiette

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Inspired by Jamie OliverMy Thermomix reimagining of their broccoli orecchiette

My Thermomix take on Jamie Oliver's broccoli orecchiette — garlicky, chilli-flecked and silky.

TM6 / TM7⏱️ Prep 10 min🍳 Cook 20 min🍽️ Serves 4📊 Dinner🏷️ Dinner🏷️ Pasta🏷️ Vegetarian
Broccoli Orecchiette made in a Thermomix

This is my independent Thermomix homage to Jamie Oliver and the comforting appeal of broccoli orecchiette. It keeps the spirit of the original inspiration, but the method is written fresh for TM6 and TM7 cooks who want clear settings and a warm, achievable result.

Ingredients

Thermomix method

  1. Chop garlic and chilli 3 sec / speed 6. Add oil and anchovies, sauté 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
  2. Add the broccoli and stock. Cook 12 min / 100°C / Reverse / speed 1 until very soft.
  3. Crush lightly with the spatula to a rough sauce, season. Toss through the cooked orecchiette with a splash of pasta water and parmesan.

Aly's tips

  • Cooking the broccoli right down is the point — it becomes the sauce.
  • A little reserved pasta water makes it glossy.

Questions

Can I leave out the anchovy?

Yes — add an extra pinch of salt and a little more parmesan.

Is this the original Jamie Oliver recipe?

No. This is Chef Aly’s independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Jamie Oliver and broccoli orecchiette; it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the chef.

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An independent Thermomix reinterpretation inspired by Jamie Oliver's broccoli orecchiette. Not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Jamie Oliver or any publisher; the method here is Chef Aly's own. Speeds, times and temperatures are a guide — always check your own Thermomix model's manual and use your judgement, especially around hot liquids and food safety. This is independent content and is not official Thermomix content.
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