Mark Bittman's Pasta with Garlic Tomatoes and Anchovies
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with Mark Bittman's Pasta with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Anchovies—a simple yet flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Italian cooking to your table. This recipe harmonizes al dente spaghetti or linguine with a luscious sauce of golden garlic, briny anchovies, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfectly accented with a hint of crushed red pepper and fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is ideal for busy evenings, offering a savory burst of umami in every bite. Customize it with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an added layer of richness. Quick, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious, this pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti or linguine
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 6 pieces Anchovy fillets, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
Step 4
Add the chopped anchovies and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring until the anchovies dissolve into the oil, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Step 6
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the chopped parsley for freshness.
Step 8
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (923.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1638.8 |
| Total Fat 89.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 107.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7521.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 127.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.6g | |
| Protein 77.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 480IU | 0% |
| Calcium 993.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1776.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories