Spaghetti with Anchovies

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If you're a fan of bold and briny flavors, then this Spaghetti with Anchovies recipe is a must-try. This simple yet satisfying dish combines al dente spaghetti with a savory sauce made from anchovies, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. The anchovies melt into the sauce, adding a depth of umami flavor that perfectly complements the pasta. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon for a burst of freshness.

Keywords: spaghetti, anchovies, savory sauce, umami flavor, Parmesan cheese

spaghetti with anchovies recipe details

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Spaghetti with anchovies, caramelized onions, Spanish pimentos.
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 cans anchovy fillets with Spanish pimentos in olive oil
• 1 large Vidalia onion

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Cook one pound spaghetti according to package directions.
2. While spaghetti is cooking, open one can of anchovies and drain oil. Reserve one TLBS of the olive oil. In a frying pan add olive oil and heat on medium. While pan is heating up slice onion into thin slices. Add onion to pan and cook over medium heat until the onion starts to turn brown.
3. Open second can of anchovies and drain. Then add both cans of anchovies into onion and mix together until well blended.
4. Drain spaghetti, mix the onion and anchovies with the spaghetti and serve.