Burnt Bread Crumbs Anchovy’s Spaghetti
This recipe is the poster child for how to feed last minute guests with a pantry dinner. It’s salty, satisfying and just divine. Perfect to share with a crowd of hungry friends. You are not only a frugal chef but a smart one if you make a lot of bread crumbs with stale bread and keep them handy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- salt for cooking water
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
Servings: people
Instructions
- Boil the water with the salt. When the water is boiling add the spaghetti and cook al dente. While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the anchovy paste and mash in to a paste. Add the garlic cloves, stir in the crumbs and cook until browned and dark brown. Discard the garlic cloves.
- Drain the pasta, toss in a bowl with the bread crumbs and anchovies mixture, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and if desired some chili flakes. Enjoy with a cold beer and good friends!
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