@stratisdelicacies presents you with another classical Italian recipe, spaghetti with anchovies, in Italian “acciughe”. This dish will bring the taste of the Mediterranean Sea in your tables with simple and tasty ingredients. The quantities are for 3 portions of pasta:
1. 3 cloves of garlic.
2. 30gr of quality extra virgin olive oil.
3. 30 gr of Italian anchovies.
4. 50 gr of black olives (optional).
5. 70 gr of plain bread crumbs.
Steps:
1. Put abundant water to boil in a pan.
2. Add a spoon of oil in a pan and warm it up.
3. Add 3 cloves of garlic and wait about 30 seconds.
4. Add the anchovies in the pan.
5. In another pan add a spoon of olive oil and warm it up. Wait for 30 seconds and go to step 6.
6. Add the bread crumbs and mix gently until they become golden. Turn off the burner.
7. Add about 100ml of the boiling water into the pan with anchovies. Anchovies will ‘melt’ slowly in the water.
8. Once the water in the pan starts boiling, add the spaghetti and let boil for about 4-5 minutes.
9. Add the black olives in the pan with anchovies.
10 Complete the spaghetti cooking in the pan with anchovies for 2 more minutes.
11. Add half of the bread crumbs and stir well in the pan.
12. Turn off the burners and add the spaghetti into a plate. Top with the remaining bread crumbs.
Enjoy!
*PRO* tip: Don’t need to add salt. Anchovies are already salted.
Add boiling water as needed if you want your pasta with anchovies more creamy.
You may add red hot chili pepper in the pan of anchovies. Other variations include adding parsley, olives, etc.
The choice of anchovies is critical for this recipe. We used Italian anchovies from Sicily ordered from https://amzn.to/3vKpPNf
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*Anchovies* are amazing little creatures:
– Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Anchovies are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
– High in Protein: They are a good source of protein, which is essential for muscle building, repair, and overall body function.
– Nutrient-Rich: Anchovies contain various essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins like vitamin B12 and niacin.
– Low in Mercury: As small fish lower in the food chain, anchovies tend to have lower mercury levels compared to larger fish, making them a safer seafood option.
– Versatile Culinary Use: Anchovies are commonly used in cooking to add a savory and umami flavor to dishes. They are often used in sauces, dressings, and as a topping for pizzas and salads.
– Source of Selenium: Anchovies provide selenium, a trace element with antioxidant properties that play a role in maintaining a healthy immune system.
– Supportive of Bone Health: The presence of calcium and phosphorus in anchovies contributes to bone health.
– Sustainable Seafood Option: Some anchovy fisheries are considered sustainable, and choosing sustainably sourced anchovies can have a positive impact on marine ecosystems.