"Pasta with Anchovy, Spinach, and Pine Nut Sauce" is a tantalizing and flavorful dish that combines the salty, savory taste of anchovies with the earthy sweetness of spinach and the nutty crunch of pine nuts. This well-balanced pasta sauce is a culinary delight that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The anchovies provide a rich umami flavor, while the spinach adds a pop of vibrant color and a boost of nutrients. The pine nuts add a delightful textural contrast and a nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as a light lunch or dinner option.
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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 FENNEL, ANCHOVIES, CURRANTS, PINE NUTS & CAPERS
Knock up a no-hassle family supper in under 30 minutes. This spaghetti dish with fennel, anchovies, currants, pine nuts and capers is salty, sweet and simple
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Quarter the fennel bulbs. Remove the coarse outer leaves and trim the tips (cut off and reserve any fronds). Remove and discard the core from each quarter, then chop the rest of the fennel.
- Cook the spaghetti in a pan of boiling, lightly salted water. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the fennel until soft, then add the garlic and cook gently until pale gold. Add the anchovies, press with a wooden spoon, then add the chilli. When the anchovies fall apart, toss in the currants, capers, parsley and most of the pine nuts.
- Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the frying pan. Add the lemon juice and season to taste. Toss together, then serve straight from the pan or transfer to a large warm serving bowl. Scatter over the remaining pine nuts and any fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium
PASTA WITH A ANCHOVY, SPINACH AND PINE NUT SAUCE
This recipe actually originated from a collaboration between my girlfriend (who lives in Italy) and myself one night. She was visiting, and after spending the day at the beach we were starving. Well, other than a few pantry items, a couple of slices of a baguette, 1 fresh tomato and not much else this was the end result. We came up with this amazing angel hair pasta, frozen spinach, pine nuts (yes, I always have them in the freezer), of course some parmesan, and lastly anchovies (yes, I keep those too, I add them to many sauces). Well we made this pasta which was great, grilled the baguette and broiled the tomato slices with nothing more than a little balsamic, olive oil, s/p and fresh basil. Dinner was amazing and so was this pasta. Now this is a light pasta dish, but has so much flavor. I actually like to serve this as a side dish sometimes if you don't want to serve it as a main dish. It is great as a side with grilled fish like, Halibut, Cod, Tilapia or even grilled scallops. I like use a lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper marinade for the seafood to keep it simple which goes well with the pasta. Give it a try, I know you will really enjoy it. I never really liked anchovies until I tried them toasted or sauteed - they get nutty and sweet. This is literally a 20 minute great dish and serves 4 for a pretty good price. As I said, some fresh tomatoes, grilled bread and dinner in a hurry for family or friends.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 Plate Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spinach -- Just thaw and squeeze dry and set to the side. It will take only a couple of minutes to heat up in the sauce.
- Pasta -- Again, takes just minutes for Angel Hair pasta to cook so make sure you sauce is done or at least started. This dish only takes minutes.
- For the pasta cook according to directions - a large pot of salted water. when done, drain and set to the side to keep warm.
- Sauce -- In a large saute pan, add the oil and and bring to a medium high heat. Add the pine nuts and toast until golden brown. They will only take a minute and stir often. Remove to a paper towel to let them drain. Then add the garlic and shallot and cook two minutes until they start to get golden brown, add the anchovies and cook another minute. Add the spinach breaking it up as you add it to the pan along with the butter and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Pine Nuts -- I take about 1/2 or a little less and break them up a bit. You can just use the back of a fork or you can put them in a baggie and just hit them with the bottom of a pan or bowl to slightly crush them. You just want to break them up a bit.
- Finishing -- Pasta should be done and drained. Simply add the pasta to the sauce pan along with the pine nuts, lemon juice and zest and toss well.
- Garnish with fresh grated parmesan. Literally a 20 minute dish and absolutely delish! And if you think you didn't like anchovies, you will.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.6, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 483, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.1
SPINACH AND PINE NUT PASTA
This is very good. Similar to a lot of other dishes we've tried, but this one has more flavor. The cheese is the best part, so use lots!
Provided by dicentra
Categories Greek
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the garlic and onion for 1 minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
- Stir in the pine nuts and wine, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and toss with the sauce. Garnish with shavings of Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.5
SPINACH-PINE NUT PASTA
"This is a fantastic recipe," assures Katie Graczyk of Darien, Illinois. "It's easy to prepare with a taste that rivals dishes served in fancy Italian restaurants."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, stirring in the tomatoes and spinach during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk and Alfredo sauce mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup pine nuts and salt. , Drain pasta and vegetables; toss with Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND SPINACH
Provided by Jill Santopietro
Categories pastas, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir and cook until tender but still firm to the tooth, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to brown. Add the spinach and anchovies, lower the heat to medium, and mash the anchovies with a fork until they disappear into the spinach. Remove from the heat.
- Set aside about 1 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Return the spinach to high heat and add the pasta. Toss to combine. Add a few tablespoons pasta water to loosen. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES, CURRANTS, FENNEL, AND PINE NUTS
Provided by Sal Passalacqua
Categories Fish Pasta Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Dried Fruit Pine Nut Saffron Fennel Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies; mash with back of fork. Add onion, fennel, and red pepper. Sauté vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, pine nuts, and currants. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes to blend flavors; season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add saffron to reserved liquid and stir to dissolve. Return pasta and saffron water to pot. Add tomato mixture; toss over low heat until sauce coats pasta. Mix in breadcrumbs and transfer to bowl.
Tips:
- To remove the strong flavor from the anchovies, rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, use half the amount of anchovies.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon or two of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the pasta immediately, or it will become too thick and clumpy.
Conclusion:
This anchovy, spinach, and pine nut sauce is a flavorful and versatile way to enjoy pasta. While anchovies have a strong flavor, they are offset by the salty, creamy cheese, and the fresh, leafy spinach. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and high-quality protein, anchovies are also highly nutritious as well as tasty. Combined with the spinach's iron, fiber, and vitamins, this pasta dish is a nutritional powerhouse.
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