PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CHILES AND KALE
If you don't have an after-work, go-to pasta dish, this may fill the void. The backbone of flavor comes from pantry staples - a pungent mix of anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes and capers, which gives pasta more than enough character for a satisfying dinner. But kale (or chard, spinach or other greens) adds a fresh, earthy flavor and enough vegetable content to turn it into a one-dish meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a heavily salted pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in the largest skillet you have. Add chiles and a pinch of salt and toast until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add smashed garlic, capers and anchovies. Let cook until everything is golden, the capers look crisp around the edges and the anchovies have dissolved into the oil, about 3 to 4 minutes. (You can help anchovies dissolve by mashing them with a wooden spoon as they cook.) Add kale and 2 tablespoons water and sauté until kale wilts and cooks in the pan and is well coated with oil, about 5 minutes. You might have to add more water if the water evaporates before the kale finishes cooking.
- Add drained pasta and toss well. Add more salt if necessary and plenty of black pepper, and serve drizzled with more oil and a squeeze of lemon if the dish needs a lift. Cheese isn't necessary but if you like pecorino and have some on hand, feel free to shower it on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 532 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Zakir Don
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious!
Golden Mike2599
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The anchovies add a unique flavor that really makes the dish stand out.
AngelaChan Bg
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and so delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the kale added a nice touch of green.
Rosetta Johnson
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a big hit with my family! The anchovies added a nice salty flavor and the kale added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.
sibrahim bukhari
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the anchovies added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
King Choppa
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The anchovies add a unique flavor that really makes the dish stand out. I also love the addition of the kale, which adds a nice nutritional boost.
Meily Vicente
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used canned anchovies, which made it even easier. The flavors were well-balanced and the kale added a nice touch of green. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jessica Stacy
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The anchovies added a nice salty flavor, the garlic and chiles added a bit of heat, and the kale added a nice freshness. I will definitely be mak
Sh Mani
[email protected]This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The anchovies, garlic, chiles, and kale all came together perfectly to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest, which really brightened up the dish. I will de