PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND BREAD CRUMBS

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     pastas, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups dried bread crumbs, grated from stale bread
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup tomato extract (available in specialty food markets) or 1/3 cup tomato paste
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti
12 to 14 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped flatleaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet over low heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the bread crumbs, and stir constantly until they are toasted and golden brown. Transfer to a small serving bowl, and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine 1/3 cup of the olive oil with the garlic cloves. Saute until lightly browned. Remove and discard the garlic. Add the tomato extract and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the extract is dissolved. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water; salt lightly and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes. While the spaghetti is cooking, select a skillet large enough to fit over the top of the pot. Using the skillet as a double boiler, combine the anchovies and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the pan on top of the spaghetti pot, and stir the anchovies until they are dissolved and creamy. Remove the skillet and, using a rubber spatula, scrape the anchovies into the tomato mixture. Simmer together for 2 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the spaghetti cooking water, and set it aside. Place the spaghetti in a large serving bowl, and top with the tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly, adding a little of the reserved liquid if necessary. Sprinkle with the parsley and some of the bread crumbs. Serve immediately, passing the remaining bread crumbs on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 728, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

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