THE ANCHOVY FIRE-STRANDS

(Our Play on Pasta con le Acciughe)

THE ANCHOVY FIRE-STRANDS

Ingredients: 200g Spaghetti, 6 Anchovy fillets, 4 cloves Garlic (sliced), 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Black pepper, 60ml Olive oil, 1 tbsp Capers, Fresh Parsley, Toasted breadcrumbs...

Ingredients

  • 200g Spaghetti
  • 6 Anchovy fillets
  • 4 cloves Garlic (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 60ml Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Toasted breadcrumbs

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Cook pasta in salted water until 'al dente'; reserve 50ml of the starchy water.
  2. The Architect Heat olive oil and sauté garlic and anchovies until the anchovies melt into the oil and the garlic is pale gold.
  3. The Bloom Add chili flakes, pepper, and capers with a 30ml splash of pasta water to release the savory oils without burning the garlic.
  4. The Marriage Toss the spaghetti through the umami oil until every strand is glistening.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw parsley and toasted breadcrumbs for a textured finish.

Cuisine: Italian

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