Best 5 Anchovy Garlic Pasta Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, then anchovy garlic pasta is the right choice for you. This zesty and aromatic dish can be prepared in less than 30 minutes using pantry staples. The combination of salty anchovies, fragrant garlic, and tangy lemon creates a flavorful sauce that perfectly coats the pasta.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, ANCHOVY, AND GARLIC



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An Italian classic. Sweet, salty, and spicy flavors combine in this unique and tasty pasta and broccoli dish. This dish benefits from being richly coated in olive oil. Serve with a fresh, absorbent slice of focaccia to mop up the sauce.

Provided by Stephen Van Houten

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pinches salt to taste
½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
6 anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Toss broccoli in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; spread on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until anchovies dissolve into the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with pepper. Mix in roasted broccoli.
  • Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add broccoli-anchovy mixture and mix well. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 652.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ANCHOVY PASTA WITH GARLIC BREADCRUMBS



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Memorize how to make the addictively crunchy breadcrumbs in this dish; use them to top all your pasta recipes forevermore.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pasta     Dinner     Anchovy     Breadcrumbs     Garlic     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Cheese

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 garlic cloves, divided
5 ounces sourdough or other crusty bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
4 oil-packed Calabrian chiles, very finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
12 ounces bucatini, spaghetti, or linguine
2 ounces finely grated Pecorino
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Very thinly slice 4 garlic cloves (a mandoline works great) and set aside. Pulse remaining 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until finely chopped. Add bread and lemon zest and pulse until coarse crumbs form; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook breadcrumb mixture, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer breadcrumb mixture with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in same pot over medium-low. Cook reserved sliced garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden at edges, about 1 minute. Add anchovies and chiles and cook, stirring, until anchovies are dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions.
  • Using tongs, transfer pasta to pot with sauce along with 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing often, until pasta is al dente. Add 3 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add cheese, tossing until melted and emulsified. Remove from heat, add parsley, butter, and half of breadcrumb mixture and toss until combined and butter is melted. If pasta seems dry, add more pasta cooking liquid and oil and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining breadcrumb mixture.

BAKED SQUID WITH GARLIC-ANCHOVY PASTA



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I found this on another recipe site many years ago and it became a favorite back then. I recently came across the recipe again and thought I would share it here. Originally by Tracy Seaman in _An Italian Christmas Meal_; "Food and Wine", December 1994.

Provided by Skypoodle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs small squid, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch rings, tentacles halved if large
1 cup dried breadcrumbs, plain (about 4 oz.)
1 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
8 ounces capellini, dried (or other thin pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, toss the squid with breadcrumbs, oregano, pepper and 1 tsp salt.
  • Spread the squid in a large baking dish in a single layer and sprinkle with any leftover crumbs. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the olive oil over the squid. Bake for 10 minutes or until the squid is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the garlic and anchovy paste into the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and bring to a simmer over low heat.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to package (about 3 minutes).
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan adding the anchovy sauce and the butter. Toss to coat.
  • Make a bed of pasta on a platter or plates and mound the squid on the pasta.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.1, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 405.7, Sodium 932.2, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 38.6

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

INGREDIENTS
½ pound spaghetti
Salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
4 anchovy filets, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
Parmesan for grating, optional

Steps:

  • PREPARATION Put the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted rapidly boiling water and cook only until firmly al dente. (Depending on the brand of pasta, this will be 8 to 10 minutes, but check frequently to see. ) While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, without letting it brown. Stir in the anchovies, capers and red pepper and cook for a half-minute more, then turn off the heat. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the garlic mixture, add the parsley, if using, and toss well to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

BAKED SQUID WITH GARLIC-ANCHOVY PASTA



BAKED SQUID WITH GARLIC-ANCHOVY PASTA image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs small squid, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch rings, tentacles halved if large
1 cup dried breadcrumbs, plain (about 4 oz.)
1 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
8 ounces capellini, dried (or other thin pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, toss the squid with breadcrumbs, oregano, pepper and 1 tsp salt. Spread the squid in a large baking dish in a single layer and sprinkle with any leftover crumbs. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the olive oil over the squid. Bake for 10 minutes or until the squid is golden brown and crunchy. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the garlic and anchovy paste into the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and bring to a simmer over low heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to package (about 3 minutes). Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan adding the anchovy sauce and the butter. Toss to coat. Make a bed of pasta on a platter or plates and mound the squid on the pasta. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh anchovies. If you can't find fresh anchovies, you can use canned anchovies, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, but you can use regular olive oil if that's all you have.
  • Don't overcook the garlic. Garlic can burn easily, so be careful not to cook it for too long. Just a minute or two is all it takes to release its flavor.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce when it is still slightly undercooked. The pasta will continue to cook in the sauce, so you don't want it to be too soft.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or basil before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Anchovy garlic pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of salty anchovies, fragrant garlic, and rich olive oil is simply irresistible. This pasta is also a great way to use up leftover anchovies. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give anchovy garlic pasta a try. You won't be disappointed.

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