NONNAS ANCHOVY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Nonnas Anchovy Spaghetti Sauce image

Provided by Dan Giacometti

Categories Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 clove finely chopped garlic
1/2 large yellow onion diced
3-4 can(s) depending how strong you prefer diced (millionnaire flat fillet anchovies in extra virgin olive oil 50g) tasting
1/2 c finely chopped fresh parsley
pinch freshly ground nutmeg
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil
1 medium can of stewed tomatoes we like to use homemade canned tomatoes approx 14-18 ounces
1/4 c white wine, dry
1 1/2 Tbsp tomatoe paste
1 Tbsp butter
black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Finely chop onion garlic set aside.
2. Finely chop parsley and basil set aside.
3. Open cans of anchovies and drain oil from 2 of the tins into a 3L sauce pan. Heat on Med temperature.
4. Add diced Anchovies to pot and cook 1-2 min stirring occasionally to prevent from sticking.
5. Add onions and garlic letting them sweat till translucent.
6. Add your tomatoe ingredients, parsley, basil, nutmeg, chili pepper, dash of pepper to taste. Stir well.
7. Add 1/4 cup of wine, stir.
8. Add one tablespoon of butter on top of sauce...
9. Place lid on and let butter melt, stir and reduce just to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 45-1 hour.
10. Pour over Cooked Spaghetti Noodles and top with fresh parmesan ENJOY!