Sicilian Anchovy Pasta
A bold and flavorful pasta dish inspired by Sicilian cuisine!
Ingredients:
12 oz spaghetti
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves sliced thin
6-8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
1/4 tsp red chili flakes optional
1/4 cup pitted black or green olives sliced
2 tbsp capers rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup parsley chopped
Lemon zest from 1 lemon
Grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese optional
Instructions:
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and anchovy fillets to the skillet, stirring until the anchovies dissolve and the garlic is fragrant about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chili flakes if using, olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky texture.
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, topped with grated cheese if desired.
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