Dinner
Midnight Pasta with Anchovies and Capers
Spaghetti tossed in garlic oil with anchovies, capers and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Cuisine
- Italian
Serving ideas
Bring the pasta straight to the table with a simple green salad.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- salt, for the pasta water
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped, optional
- Parmesan, for grating, optional
Before you cook
Add the anchovies and capers while the garlic is still pale. Garlic can darken quickly in the hot oil.
How to make Midnight Pasta with Anchovies and Capers
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the package.
While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir the garlic for about a minute, then add the anchovies, capers and pepper flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds and take the skillet off the heat.
Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Toss with the contents of the skillet and the parsley, if using. Grate Parmesan over each bowl if you like.
The full recipe
Check off ingredients as you get them ready.
The ingredient list scales when you change the servings. Adjust any quantities mentioned in the steps to match your batch.
Midnight Pasta with Anchovies and Capers
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the package.
- While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir the garlic for about a minute, then add the anchovies, capers and pepper flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds and take the skillet off the heat.
- Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Toss with the contents of the skillet and the parsley, if using. Grate Parmesan over each bowl if you like.