Ingredients for Spaghetti With Anchovy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (about 6) oil-packed anchovy fillets
- 1 pound spaghetti
- fresh parsley
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
- red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
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How to Make Spaghetti With Anchovy Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over low heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 1/4 cup (about 6) oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained.
- Sauté, stirring frequently over low heat, until anchovies dissolve into a paste (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cook 1 pound spaghetti in a large pot of generously salted boiling water according to package directions.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add a splash of pasta water to the anchovy sauce to loosen it slightly.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
26g
Carbs
28g
