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Angel Hair Pasta with Anchovy Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta with Anchovy Sauce prepared dish

This angel hair pasta with anchovy sauce is a delightful combination of delicate pasta and a savory anchovy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The umami flavor of the anchovies is beautifully balanced with garlic and olive oil, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley for a fresh finish!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include angel hair pasta, parsley, black pepper, olive oil.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 fillets anchovy fillets (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped anchovy fillets and red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring until the anchovies dissolve into the oil.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the anchovy sauce, and add reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  7. Serve the pasta garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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