LINGUINE WITH GARLIC, BREADCRUMBS, AND ANCHOVIES

Linguine with Garlic, Breadcrumbs, and Anchovies image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 loaf round rustic bread (about 1 pound), trimmed of crust, bread coarsely torn
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
11 garlic cloves (8 whole, 3 minced)
Coarse salt
1 pound linguine
15 anchovy fillets, rinsed and finely chopped
2 small dried red chiles, crumbled
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice plus zest of 1 lemon (1 lemon total)
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working in batches, process bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Heat 1 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add whole garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs; stir to coat.
Transfer breadcrumb mixture to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; discard garlic.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in anchovy fillets and chiles; cook, 2 minutes. Add pasta to skillet; toss to coat. Add lemon juice and all but 2 tablespoons parsley. Toss, adding up to 1 cup pasta liquid if pasta seems dry.
Season with pepper. Divide among serving dishes; top each serving with some of the breadcrumbs and lemon zest. Garnish with remaining parsley.