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wild rocket and chilli spaghetti
Heat a wide saucepan or frying pan over a medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. Add the garlic, chilli and the anchovy fillets and fry gently for a minute or so. Add 2 handfuls of the wild rocket with the lemon zest and juice and then remove from the heat. The rocket will wilt from the heat – mix it well with the garlic, chilli and anchovies.Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted boiling water, according to the packet instructions, and drain. Tip into the saucepan and toss together with the rocket and chilli sauce. Season well with salt and pepper and serve with some of the reserved fresh rocket and the grated Parmesan on top. Check out the video here.
Ingredients
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely sliced
• 1 dried red chilli, crumbled
• 4 anchovy fillets in olive oil
• 3 handfuls of wild rocket
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 500g dried spaghetti
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
100g Parmesan cheese, grated
32 comments
1. Debbie Mon 13 Oct 2008 14:52
I was wondering....i only have chilli powder or dried chilli flakes will these work or should i chop up a fresh chilli instead.
Also I've been growing rocket in little pots on my window-ledge its starting to take over the kitchen but has a really strong taste so i'm wary to put it in salads....will this work instead of the wild rocket???
Has anyone else tried swapping around the ingredients? Does it work?......dont want to make it and end up having something vile no-one will eat.
Also I've been growing rocket in little pots on my window-ledge its starting to take over the kitchen but has a really strong taste so i'm wary to put it in salads....will this work instead of the wild rocket???
Has anyone else tried swapping around the ingredients? Does it work?......dont want to make it and end up having something vile no-one will eat.
2. Enrico Sun 12 Oct 2008 05:18
Hello Jamie.. i relly like ur show.. You make it simple and lovely..
I have started to like cooking since i saw you at the show..
Thanks.. From Indonesia..
I have started to like cooking since i saw you at the show..
Thanks.. From Indonesia..
3. Melissa Tue 23 Sep 2008 10:23
I made this and it was SUPERB! With only a few ingredients you get big flavours...I think a great chef is one who can make a great dish from just a few ingredients :) Definitely one of my top ten pasta dishes!!!!!! One thing though: You can go OTT with the garlic by the way..I used 3 big cloves for one person :)
4. narien Thu 11 Sep 2008 01:41
>>isuka - couldn't agree more with you
>>Jim - 2 years ago I thought all pasta are spaghetti and the best dish that I can cook is scrambled egg. But because of JO, I can cook for a party of 10 without no fuss. JO had brought to me the wonderfull world of cooking, and thought me about cooking with love and passion. He stripped cooking to the bare essential when other chefs cook as if to show pride to others. His show is the only one that interest me to try and make it so simple as if it's cooking 101 whilst other show looks like some sort of a boot camp that every single step must be adhered to or else result will suck. Thanks JO for all you did and I support everything that you do all the way!! Viva JO!
>>Jim - 2 years ago I thought all pasta are spaghetti and the best dish that I can cook is scrambled egg. But because of JO, I can cook for a party of 10 without no fuss. JO had brought to me the wonderfull world of cooking, and thought me about cooking with love and passion. He stripped cooking to the bare essential when other chefs cook as if to show pride to others. His show is the only one that interest me to try and make it so simple as if it's cooking 101 whilst other show looks like some sort of a boot camp that every single step must be adhered to or else result will suck. Thanks JO for all you did and I support everything that you do all the way!! Viva JO!
5. Megan Howe Sat 19 Jul 2008 21:25
I have just arrived back from eating at the new Jamie eating place in Oxford and would like to comment on what a fantastic meal I had. Being a vegetarian I am often dissapointed when eating out but this was not my experience here. I would love to find the recipe for the ravioli carmello to make for my student friends when I return to uni if anyone can help.
6. Jean Fri 18 Jul 2008 10:05
*QUESTION FOR JIM*
Are you a Professional Chef / Expert Amateur Cook, or just someone who is jealous of JO's success?
Are you a Professional Chef / Expert Amateur Cook, or just someone who is jealous of JO's success?
7. isuka Wed 16 Jul 2008 12:54
i disagree with jim, everytime i cook a dinner for my friends and family i've only turned to you, tamsin, nigel and for added naughtiness, nigella. and not once have u guys let me down.
in malaysia, we have a saying called "air tangan" literally translated as water of the hand. different individuals cooking the same recipe will produce different results. following instructions is just a guideline, but the rest; the soul, the love, and the magic infused in one's cooking boils down to the person who cooks it and that affects the tongues that taste it. so jim is obviously lacking a huge percentage in that department somewhere.
we are big fans of you. sod the rest who are just jealous.
in malaysia, we have a saying called "air tangan" literally translated as water of the hand. different individuals cooking the same recipe will produce different results. following instructions is just a guideline, but the rest; the soul, the love, and the magic infused in one's cooking boils down to the person who cooks it and that affects the tongues that taste it. so jim is obviously lacking a huge percentage in that department somewhere.
we are big fans of you. sod the rest who are just jealous.
8. Jim Wed 16 Jul 2008 08:14
Jamie
Sorry for this you are a nice guy and all but every time I try one of your recipes I am always very disappointed with the result. Your dishes always lack any real flavour. (Except roasted dishes and a ten year old could do them). Is this because your recipes are aimed at the less than competent chef at home who has no idea what good food is????
Apologies but I do think you are a less than average chef at best...
Sorry for this you are a nice guy and all but every time I try one of your recipes I am always very disappointed with the result. Your dishes always lack any real flavour. (Except roasted dishes and a ten year old could do them). Is this because your recipes are aimed at the less than competent chef at home who has no idea what good food is????
Apologies but I do think you are a less than average chef at best...
9. Kim(hong kong) Tue 15 Jul 2008 13:58
Jamie, you have done a great job on "Fifteen" and school dinner. You have inspired me on cooking and loving others. Although there are so many difficult to deal with them, you still go ahead and work on it!!
Excellent. Thanks for all you have done.
God bless you all the ways...
Excellent. Thanks for all you have done.
God bless you all the ways...
10. Farrita Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:00
Hi Jammie! Me & my hubby love your show! Going thru' your website & trying different recipe is the most enjoyable time for me! I love cooking!
11. Laura Duggan Mon 14 Jul 2008 02:36
Man, this forum has given me a laugh!
You are all so funny!
Anyway, better go find something delicious on here to cook for dinner.
Thanks Jamie!
Laura (Australia)
You are all so funny!
Anyway, better go find something delicious on here to cook for dinner.
Thanks Jamie!
Laura (Australia)
12. stephanie Wed 09 Jul 2008 13:33
hi Jamie. just want to say that you are an inspiration to me and my whole family. my mom is a jamie oliver addict and has made the rest of the family too.. thanks for being different, you the champ of cooking
13. vicky Wed 09 Jul 2008 09:36
i love your cooking and i think its great food provided at schools for a young man like you keep up the good work!!!! x
14. Anna Wed 09 Jul 2008 04:37
I watched one of your Naked chef programs not long ago and you were cooking a pasta that had mussels in it, i want to cook it for my husband for his birthday if there is any change that somone can let me know the recipie
?? i hope someone can
?? i hope someone can
15. rachel Mon 07 Jul 2008 16:05
hi jamie
just would like to say i think your books are fantastic i have learnt lots from them , i always thought it was quick and easy to cook the children chicken nuggets and chips as a quick dinner if running late or short of time .... however after getting your books i have learnt it doesnt take that much longer to cook out of there . i will not switch back to nuggets and chips ever again . i now feel that i am doing that little bit more to being a better mother for my children , a big thanks to you .
just would like to say i think your books are fantastic i have learnt lots from them , i always thought it was quick and easy to cook the children chicken nuggets and chips as a quick dinner if running late or short of time .... however after getting your books i have learnt it doesnt take that much longer to cook out of there . i will not switch back to nuggets and chips ever again . i now feel that i am doing that little bit more to being a better mother for my children , a big thanks to you .
16. Mr.Sound Sat 05 Jul 2008 11:42
Nice dishes here that you have posted on your site. I'm gonna try some of it. And I'm gonna experiment on some. Thanks!
http://www.foodista.com/
http://www.foodista.com/
17. francesca martin Thu 03 Jul 2008 12:48
hey i am a A level student at queensmead school and i need a yeast based product. eg bread or a doe product because i want an intersting recipe to make so it is not boring like making bread.
If you can get back to me with an intersting recipe please do so!
yours sincerely
thanks Francesca
If you can get back to me with an intersting recipe please do so!
yours sincerely
thanks Francesca
18. Amy Kirby Wed 02 Jul 2008 21:44
Dear sir/madam
I am a GCSE pupil at the Bishops Of Hereford Bluecoat School, and i am doing GCSE food technology. I am doing a project on pasta and i am e-mailing to ask if you could send me some information on pasta.
Thankyou For Your time.
You Sincerely
Amy Kirby
I am a GCSE pupil at the Bishops Of Hereford Bluecoat School, and i am doing GCSE food technology. I am doing a project on pasta and i am e-mailing to ask if you could send me some information on pasta.
Thankyou For Your time.
You Sincerely
Amy Kirby
19. mel Wed 02 Jul 2008 21:36
Jamie,
I think it's great what you do for school dinners. If parents started to listen and stopped feeding their kid's rubbish these children wouldn't suffer with behaviour problems, eating disorders and also work can suffer within school as a bad diet can lose your consentration by the time they reach early teens.
Mel
I think it's great what you do for school dinners. If parents started to listen and stopped feeding their kid's rubbish these children wouldn't suffer with behaviour problems, eating disorders and also work can suffer within school as a bad diet can lose your consentration by the time they reach early teens.
Mel
20. Sudhara Tue 01 Jul 2008 18:44
Hey Jamie,
My husband and I love everything about you-your zest for life, the passion you put forth in everything you do, the mixture of fresh ingredients, your unique style and enthusiasm. You are a genuine and lovely person. Thanks for helping to make our meals beautiful. In fact, whenever we have dinner parties, we turn to you and they are a hit every time.
Keep on rockin'!
Love,
Sudhara
My husband and I love everything about you-your zest for life, the passion you put forth in everything you do, the mixture of fresh ingredients, your unique style and enthusiasm. You are a genuine and lovely person. Thanks for helping to make our meals beautiful. In fact, whenever we have dinner parties, we turn to you and they are a hit every time.
Keep on rockin'!
Love,
Sudhara
21. lkatie Tue 01 Jul 2008 12:59
i like some of your meals but some can be too heathly otherwise they are nice
22. Mark Alexander Tue 01 Jul 2008 09:16
Jamie,
My favorite summer dish is this Tuna dish we first cooked in Sicily. It trumped every thing else on the seafood BBQ.
Fresh Tuna steak cut into oblong pieces twice as thick as your thumb. Season with a few pieces of Sushi Ginger (Amazu Shouga) and a little pepper. No salt.
Wrap up the Tuna/Ginger with a piece of Proscuito di Parma to form a little parcel and pop it into a hot pan with a tiny bit of sesame oil. Cook for a few seconds each side and serve immediately.
Thanks for the Wild rocket and Chilli pasta which we will be having tonight.
Mark
My favorite summer dish is this Tuna dish we first cooked in Sicily. It trumped every thing else on the seafood BBQ.
Fresh Tuna steak cut into oblong pieces twice as thick as your thumb. Season with a few pieces of Sushi Ginger (Amazu Shouga) and a little pepper. No salt.
Wrap up the Tuna/Ginger with a piece of Proscuito di Parma to form a little parcel and pop it into a hot pan with a tiny bit of sesame oil. Cook for a few seconds each side and serve immediately.
Thanks for the Wild rocket and Chilli pasta which we will be having tonight.
Mark
23. Milos Mon 30 Jun 2008 14:56
Jamie, NAJBOLJI SI! Greetings from Serbia! :)
24. Leni Mon 30 Jun 2008 04:07
i don't think we have (wild) rocket in the tropics. suggestion for the substitute? thanks.
25. Rino (Berlin) Sun 29 Jun 2008 15:24
Caro Jamie,
sei il piu´ grande cuoco del mondo.
BRAVISSIMO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sei il piu´ grande cuoco del mondo.
BRAVISSIMO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26. james hanlon Sun 29 Jun 2008 12:58
i have a pub in lichfield staffordshire .if you are in the area and fancy a nice pint look us up .we have just being awarded best real ale pub in staffordshire . i will make my homemade meetballs for you and the crew. cheers james
27. misozi Sat 28 Jun 2008 14:49
hey jamie, am from zambia(Africa) & i must say i love your show & your receipes are so easy to follow but whats up we dont see you on bbc food anymore,we miss you
28. claire Sat 28 Jun 2008 10:17
carly if you dont like him or his recipies why come on here just to post a nasty comment............some people obviously have no life and too much time on there hands i actualy feel sorry for you,probably another waster
29. Josie Fri 27 Jun 2008 14:55
looking for recipe you made on Letterman show of sausage fettucine alfredo.
30. Brenda Fri 27 Jun 2008 09:16
I have but one request for this site. Is it possible to put a little picture of the dish on with the recipe please.
Other than that I love your shows and hope to get a book soon.
Other than that I love your shows and hope to get a book soon.
31. Rebecca Sinclair Fri 27 Jun 2008 03:38
Jamie I love your Cookbooks and watch all your TV shows, keep up the great work with Fifteen.
32. Ugyen choezang Thu 26 Jun 2008 17:43
I really enjoy your cooking book....it.ts so get to go through you site and iam learning a lott... iam from BHUTAN and working in AMANRESORT...