Anchovy pasta with garlic breadcrumbs is a classic Italian dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The combination of salty anchovies, crispy garlic breadcrumbs, and briny pasta makes for a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next dinner party, anchovy pasta with garlic breadcrumbs is sure to be a hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ANCHOVY PASTA WITH GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
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
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.
PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND BREADCRUMBS RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. While the water is heating, remove the crusts from the bread, if you like, and tear or cut it into cubes.
- Put bread cubes, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt in a food processor and pulse to make coarse breadcrumbs. You should have about 2 cups of crumbs, a bit more if the crusts are not removed.
- Heat the 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pot over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are lightly brown and crisp, about 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the moisture in the bread.
- Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl, toss with lemon zest, if using, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to al dente according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Wipe out the pot used for the breadcrumbs. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the halved garlic cloves and cook until lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
- Remove and discard the garlic pieces. Add the anchovies and crushed red pepper to the garlic-flavored oil and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the lemon juice, if using.
- Add the pasta to the pot and toss, cooking, until warmed through. Add some cooking water to loosen the mixture as needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and more crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Plate the pasta in wide, shallow pasta bowls and top with a generous amount of garlic breadcrumbs. Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 518 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GARLICKY LINGUINE WITH CABBAGE & ANCHOVY
This thrifty pasta dish of Savoy greens and crispy 'pangrattato' breadcrumbs is delicious in its simplicity
Provided by Silvana Franco
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the linguine in a large pan of boiling, salted water following pack instructions, adding the cabbage for the final 4 mins of cooking time.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a very small saucepan and gently cook the garlic. As soon as it starts to turn golden, lift out with a fork and set aside - it's very important that the garlic does not brown or it will spoil the flavour of the oil.
- Add the anchovies and their oil, and cook for 1-2 mins, mashing with a fork. Add about 150ml of hot water (take a ladle or two from the pasta pan) and simmer very gently until the pasta is ready.
- To make the crumbs, heat the oil in a large pan and cook the bread and parsley, stirring frequently, for 5 mins until crisp and golden. Mix in the cheese.
- Drain the pasta quite lightly and return to the pan. Add the anchovy sauce, garlic, chilli and plenty of black pepper. Toss well to combine, then divide between bowls, scatter with the hot crumbs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS AND ANCHOVIES
This is a take on a classic dish from Southern Italy that tosses pasta with toasted, seasoned bread crumbs called pangrattatto. In this version, the bread crumbs are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and anchovies until golden and crisp, and the pasta is coated with egg yolks, hot sauce and Asian fish sauce for creaminess and depth. You can make the bread crumbs up to 3 hours ahead; longer than that and you risk letting them go soggy. Use good-quality bread crumbs here, either homemade or purchased from a bakery. The next best choice is panko, Japanese bread crumbs that you can find in large supermarkets. If you have any of the pangrattatto mixture left over, store it in the refrigerator and give it a brief sauté to revive it before using.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in bread crumbs and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Season liberally with black pepper, and a little salt if needed.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions; drain well, reserving some of the pasta water (about 1/2 cup is plenty).
- In a large, preferably warmed bowl, stir together egg yolks, fish sauce, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons pasta water. Add hot pasta and toss well, adding more pasta water if the mixture looks dry or unevenly yellow. You want the yolk to evenly coat the pasta but you don't want it to be soupy. Add bread crumb mixture and parsley and toss well. Season with plenty of black pepper, and salt to taste. Drizzle pasta with more oil just before serving and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 744, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 107 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
PASTA WITH BREAD CRUMBS AND ANCHOVIES, SICILIAN STYLE
Here's a delightfully simple yet deeply flavorful Sicilian-style pasta sauce from Paula Wolfert, the prolific Mediterranean cookbook author. As you wait for your pasta to cook, sauté a garlic clove in a good bit of olive oil, then discard the clove. Toss in two cans of anchovy fillets and mash them with the back of your spoon until they dissolve into a fragrant sauce. Drain the pasta, then combine it with the anchovy sauce and serve. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for color and toasted bread crumbs for crunch. If you're serving this as a main course, double the recipe, for four generous servings.
Provided by Paula Wolfert
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place olive oil and garlic in a heavy skillet and gently cook the garlic over medium heat until golden. Discard garlic. Add the red-pepper flakes and anchovies and mash to a puree with the back of a wooden spoon over very low heat, about one minute. Remove from heat. Do not allow oil to get very hot. Can be prepared in advance to this point.
- Cook the spaghettini in boiling, salted water until cooked al dente. While the pasta is cooking, transfer three tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to the anchovy-oil mixture in order to stretch the sauce; reheat carefully. Drain pasta, then transfer it to the skillet and toss with the hot sauce. Divide evenly on four heated dishes, sprinkle with parsley and serve at once. Pass the bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1290 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ANCHOVY, BREADCRUMB, PASTA
My mom made this dish up, it is REALLY good if you like anchovies. A little on the dry side because of the breadcrumbs and anchovies together, but it has an excellent taste.
Provided by Dana-MMH
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in skillet add liquid from anchovies.
- Chop up anchovies and put in skillet on medium heat, for just a couple minutes (they cook up really fast so watch carefully).
- Turn skillet off, add bread crumbs and stir thoroughly.
- Pour over pasta.
PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE GARLIC, OIL, AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
This version of aglio e olio (garlic and oil) sauce includes anchovies, red pepper flakes, and freshly toasted breadcrumbs, which add great flavor and a little crunch.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Parmesan Anchovy Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook spaghettini in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, cook anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil, and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until anchovies dissolve and garlic is tender, 6-7 minutes (do not brown). Stir in parsley, then remove from heat.
- While anchovy sauce is cooking, heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add panko and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to paper towels to cool.
- Return pasta to pot. Stir in reserved pasta cooking liquid, then anchovy sauce and half of the panko mixture. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until heated through, 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan and remaining panko mixture.
SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, AND TOASTED-GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
Cobbled together from staples, this dish pays homage to tasty and thrifty Sicilian cuisine. Caramelized onions and anchovies marry sweet and salty, and garlic-laced breadcrumbs contribute a pleasingly crisp, crumbly texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add crushed garlic, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon oil, and stir until well coated. Season with salt, and cook until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Discard garlic, and let breadcrumbs cool completely.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in each of 2 large skillets over medium heat. Divide onions between skillets, and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add a little more oil if necessary.) Combine cooked onions in 1 skillet. Add sliced garlic, and cook over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Add anchovies and red-pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer spaghetti to skillet, and toss well. Add reserved cooking liquid, parsley, and butter, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, then top with breadcrumbs, and garnish with parsley.
BAKED SQUID WITH GARLIC-ANCHOVY PASTA
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality anchovies. Look for anchovies that are packed in oil and have a firm texture. Avoid anchovies that are packed in salt, as they will be too salty.
- Don't overcook the anchovies. Overcooked anchovies will become tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is the key to a flavorful anchovy pasta. Use a light, fruity olive oil that will not overpower the other ingredients.
- Add some red pepper flakes for a little heat. Red pepper flakes will add a nice kick to the pasta without making it too spicy.
- Serve immediately. Anchovy pasta is best served immediately after it is made. The anchovies will start to lose their flavor if they are left to sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Anchovy pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its salty, briny flavor and rich, oily texture, anchovies add a unique and delicious flavor to pasta. If you've never tried anchovy pasta before, I encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!
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