Best 7 Pasta With Anchovies And Tomatoes Recipes

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**Savory Symphony of Anchovies and Tomatoes: A Culinary Journey Through Pasta Perfection**

Indulge in a delectable culinary voyage with our comprehensive guide to pasta with anchovies and tomatoes. This classic Italian dish, also known as Pasta all'Acciughe, captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of briny, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Dive into a symphony of recipes that showcase the versatility of this timeless dish, from traditional preparations to innovative twists that cater to diverse palates. Explore variations that incorporate fresh herbs, capers, olives, and a variety of cheeses, along with options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. Discover the art of balancing salty anchovies with sweet tomatoes, creating a harmonious union that elevates simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal.

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FAST TOMATO SAUCE WITH ANCHOVIES



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Despite their reputation, anchovies are not overpowering, at least once cooked. Used with garlic as the start of a fast pasta sauce, they dissolve almost instantly and add a mysteriously meaty complexity that makes the sauce seem as if it had simmered for hours. Tossed with linguine and arugula, they make a simple dish sophisticated. If you're feeding a crowd, it doubles or triples beautifully.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield enough for 1 pound of pasta, about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 to 6 anchovy fillets, with some of their oil
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, crushed or chopped and drained of their juice
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil in a deep skillet, and turn the heat to medium. A minute later, add the garlic and the anchovies, and stir. When the garlic sizzles and the anchovies break up, add the tomatoes.
  • Turn heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture becomes saucy, about 15 minutes. Season to taste, and serve with spaghetti or other long pasta. Grated pecorino Romano cheese goes well with this sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC AND TOMATO



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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

Salt, as needed
1/2 pound bucatini, spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 to 8 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)
Large pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 small lemon, zested
Handful of coarsely chopped parsley or basil leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

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 ANCHOVIES AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Barbara Wichman Nowak

Categories     Fish     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Basil     Prosciutto     Capers     Simmer     Gourmet     Tennessee

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bowtie-shaped pasta (farfalle)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
a 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced
a 28- to 32-ounce can tomatoes, drained, reserving juice, and chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping), or to taste
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add capers, prosciutto, basil or parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. In a large bowl toss pasta with sauce and serve with Parmesan.

MARK BITTMAN'S PASTA WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES AND ANCHOVIES



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I'm an anchovy-lover. If you are one too, you will like this. If you know an anchovy-hater, don't tell them and I bet they won't even know. The anchovies completely break down into the sauce. Of course you need excellent anchovies, and that means ones that are packed in olive oil, preferably from Italy or Spain.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 -3 dried chilies (optional) or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes (optional)
20 anchovy fillets, approximately
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb cut pasta (bittman recommends penne but I prefer something with more to it, like cavatelli or gemelli)
chopped fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)
grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it for the pasta -- you should be able to make the entire recipe as the pasta cooks.
  • Put olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; a minute later, add garlic and chilies, if using -- cook garlic so it bubbles gently.
  • When it is lightly browned all over, add anchovies and cook, stirring occasionally, for about a minute, until anchovies begin to fall apart, then add tomatoes.
  • Adjust heat so tomatoes bubble nicely, and cook until mixture becomes saucy, about 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary (taste first because the anchovies can contribute plenty of salt).
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. When it is done, drain it, reserving a little cooking water to thin sauce if necessary. Serve pasta with sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.9, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 744.6, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4, Protein 21.8

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO-ANCHOVY SAUCE



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For a stronger anchovy taste, use the oil from the tin in place of some of the olive oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 to 16 anchovy fillets, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions and drained
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes with their juices until smooth. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and anchovies and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti, toss to combine, and serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TOMATO AND ANCHOVY PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, anchovies, panko breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, cherry tomato, kosher salt, white wine, spaghetti, lemon zest

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 anchovies, finely chopped, divided
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pt cherry tomato, halved
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup white wine
1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente, 1/4 cup (60 ml) cooking water reserved
lemon zest, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 of the chopped anchovy filets and cook for 1 minute, until they begin to melt.
  • Add the panko bread crumbs and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Transfer the bread crumbs to a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, toss with the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the remaining 6 anchovies and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the anchovies begin to melt into the oil.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir to coat in the oil. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes just begin to soften.
  • Add the white wine and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by half.
  • Add cooked pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot with the tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, until the pasta is well coated and saucy. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt. Toss to coat.
  • Serve the pasta topped with the anchovy bread crumbs and lemon zest
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 10 grams

PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVIES AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 3 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 or 3 dried chilies, optional
20 anchovy fillets, more or less
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cut pasta, like penne
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Put olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; a minute later, add garlic and chilies, if using. Cook garlic so it bubbles gently. When it is lightly browned all over, add anchovies. Cook stirring occasionally, for about a minute, until anchovies begin to fall apart, then add tomatoes. Adjust heat so tomatoes bubble nicely, cook until mixture becomes saucy, about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary. Meanwhile cook pasta until tender but not mushy. When it is done, drain, reserving a little cooking water to thin sauce if necessary. Perve paste with sauce and parsley.

Tips:

  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and high-quality anchovies for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Anchovies: Add them to the pan towards the end of cooking to prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a Variety of Herbs: Fresh basil, oregano, and parsley add a delicious herbaceous flavor to the dish.
  • Don't Skimp on the Garlic: Garlic adds a savory depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Cook the Pasta to Al Dente: This ensures that the pasta has a slightly firm texture and doesn't become mushy.
  • Add Some Red Pepper Flakes: A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick of heat to the dish.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, sprinkle some chopped fresh basil or parsley on top of the pasta for an extra pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Pasta with anchovies and tomatoes is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of salty anchovies, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs creates a delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with al dente pasta. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover anchovies and tomatoes. So, next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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