Craving a quick and flavorful pasta dish? Look no further than this pantry pasta with garlic, anchovies, and Parmesan. This simple yet satisfying recipe is made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The combination of garlic, anchovies, and Parmesan creates a savory and umami-rich sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. Best of all, this dish can be ready in just 20 minutes, so you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the anchovies. And if you don't have Parmesan on hand, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or Asiago. No matter how you make it, this pantry pasta is sure to become a new favorite. The article also includes a recipe for a quick and easy garlic bread that pairs perfectly with the pasta. And for a refreshing side dish, try the simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette.
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MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER
There's something about pasta, cooked properly, that trumps all the other possibilities. And the smell of pasta boiling is a heady cheap thrill. With a few basic staple pantry items, a true feast can be ready in minutes. Good spaghetti, good olive oil, garlic and a little red pepper are all you need, plus some anchovy and capers if you have them.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted rapidly boiling water and cook only until firmly al dente. (Depending on the brand of pasta, this will be 8 to 10 minutes, but check frequently to see. )
- While the pasta is cooking, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, without letting it brown. Stir in the anchovies, capers and red pepper and cook for a half-minute more, then turn off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour in the garlic mixture, add the parsley, if using, and toss well to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 627, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
PANTRY PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVIES, AND PARMESAN
This dish is for when a 3 p.m. hang turns into a dinner party or when you've had too long of a day at work. But just because it's comfort food doesn't mean there aren't techniques. They're the same ones that go into every restaurant pasta you've ever loved: Salt the boiling water; cook the pasta al dente; create a silky sauce that marries pasta water, Parmesan, olive oil, and butter.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Pasta Anchovy Garlic Quick & Easy Parmesan Parsley Lemon
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook garlic and 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 4 minutes. Add anchovies (if using) and red pepper flakes and cook, smashing anchovies with a wooden spoon to break them up, until anchovies begin to dissolve, about 1 minute.
- Add 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking liquid along with 1 cup Parmesan to pot with anchovies and garlic and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Using tongs, add pasta to pot, then add butter and lots of black pepper. Cook, tossing energetically and adding more cooking liquid if needed, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened and coats pasta, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Divide pasta among bowls; drizzle with oil and top with more Parmesan.
MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC AND TOMATO
Tomato paste gives this speedy midnight pasta, studded with anchovy and garlic, its color and umami. If you're not an anchovy fan, you can substitute a few tablespoons of chopped capers or olives. Be generous when adding the pasta water to the pan. The mixture should look soupy at first, but the sauce will thicken up as you toss.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until about 2 minutes shy of al dente so the pasta can finish cooking in the sauce. It should still have a slight crunch in the center. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, combine the oil, garlic, anchovies (if using), red-pepper flakes and pinch of salt over low heat. Cook until garlic is opaque and a few of the slices are pale gold at the edges (don't let the garlic turn brown), 2 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens, about 1 minute longer.
- Add the drained pasta, lemon zest and 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta water to skillet. Stir until the pasta is al dente and well coated with sauce. Add more pasta water, if needed, until the sauce is glossy and the pasta cooked to taste.
- Cut the zested lemon half in half (so you'll have a quarter of a lemon) and squeeze some juice into pasta. Stir in herbs and taste, adding more lemon juice and salt, if needed. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve it alongside the pasta, which should be garnished with more herbs and red-pepper flakes, a drizzle of oil and a generous sprinkle of cheese, if you like.
PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE GARLIC, OIL, AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
This version of aglio e olio (garlic and oil) sauce includes anchovies, red pepper flakes, and freshly toasted breadcrumbs, which add great flavor and a little crunch.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Parmesan Anchovy Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook spaghettini in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, cook anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil, and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until anchovies dissolve and garlic is tender, 6-7 minutes (do not brown). Stir in parsley, then remove from heat.
- While anchovy sauce is cooking, heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add panko and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to paper towels to cool.
- Return pasta to pot. Stir in reserved pasta cooking liquid, then anchovy sauce and half of the panko mixture. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until heated through, 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan and remaining panko mixture.
- When anchovies are packed in oil, they are typically preserved with salt, but you should rinse them before using them if the dish uses a lot of anchovies or you find them too salty.
- If using canned tomatoes, use whole peeled tomatoes and crush them gently by hand or with a spoon or spatula rather than chopping them. This will help them retain their texture and flavor.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven for this recipe. This will give the pasta plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Pecorino Romano.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.
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