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Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs and Anchovies

A quick fix pasta with garlic, crushed red pepper, anchovies and golden toasted bread crumbs.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
  • 6 anchovy fillets minced fine
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small sauce pan. Cook bread crumbs until browned and toasted, about 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat 1/3 cup olive oil over medium heat, add anchovies and cook 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and pepper. Cook until anchovies dissolve, about 2 more minutes. Stir frequently and do not allow the garlic to burn. Add hot pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle toasted bread crumbs and parsley over the pasta. Toss once more. Season to taste with salt if needed.
  • Serve with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese and some more crushed red pepper.

Notes

Enjoy!
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