Best 11 Pasta With Garlic Anchovies And Tomatoes Recipes

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**A Culinary Journey: Pasta with Garlic, Anchovies, and Tomatoes**

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our versatile pasta dish featuring garlic, anchovies, and tomatoes. This classic Italian dish, known as Pasta Aglio e Olio, is elevated with the addition of briny anchovies, creating a tantalizing interplay of salty, savory, and tangy notes. The simplicity of this dish allows the fresh ingredients to shine, resulting in a delectable meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a vegetarian option that captures the essence of this beloved dish without compromising on taste.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY, CAPERS AND RED PEPPER



Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper image

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

1/2 pound spaghetti
Salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
4 anchovy filets, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
Parmesan for grating, optional

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

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE GARLIC, OIL, AND ANCHOVY SAUCE



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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

1 pound spaghettini or spaghetti
Kosher salt
4 oil-packed flat anchovy fillets
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or coarse fresh breadcrumbs
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

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.

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

MARK BITTMAN'S PASTA WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES AND ANCHOVIES



Mark Bittman's Pasta With Garlic, Tomatoes and Anchovies image

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

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.

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC AND TOMATO



Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato image

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.

CARAMELIZED SHALLOT PASTA



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This pasta is all about the shallots, cooked down in a bath of olive oil to a jammy, caramelized paste. Tomato paste is there for tanginess, and anchovies for saltiness, but they serve more as background flavors to the sweetness of the shallot. This recipe makes enough caramelized shallot mixture for a double batch of pasta, or simply keep it refrigerated to spoon over fried eggs, or to serve underneath crispy chicken thighs or over roasted root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
6 large shallots, very thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 (2-ounce) can anchovy fillets (about 12), drained
1 (4.5-ounce) tube or (6-ounce) can of tomato paste (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
10 ounces pasta
1 cup parsley, leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium high. Add shallots and thinly sliced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots have become totally softened and caramelized with golden-brown fried edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add red-pepper flakes and anchovies. (No need to chop the anchovies; they will dissolve on their own.) Stir to melt the anchovies into the shallots, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent any scorching, until the tomato paste has started to cook in the oil a bit, caramelizing at the edges and going from bright red to a deeper brick red color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer about half the mixture to a resealable container, leaving the rest behind. (These are your leftovers to be used elsewhere: in another batch of pasta or smeared onto roasted vegetables, spooned over fried eggs or spread underneath crispy chicken thighs.)
  • To serve, cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until very al dente (perhaps more al dente than usual). Transfer to Dutch oven with remaining shallot mixture (or a skillet if you are using the leftover portion) and 1 cup pasta water. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the skillet to coat each piece of pasta, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any bits on the bottom, until pasta is thick and sauce has reduced and is sticky, but not saucy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine parsley and finely chopped garlic clove, and season with flaky salt and pepper. Divide pasta among bowls, or transfer to one large serving bowl, and top with parsley mixture and a bit more red-pepper flakes, if you like.

PASTA FREDDA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ANCHOVIES AND HERBS



Pasta Fredda with Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies and Herbs image

Italian cooks are famous for occasionally sneaking a bit of anchovies into a cooked tomato sauce to add flavor and brightness. It works well for this extremely simple summer pasta of marinated uncooked cherry tomatoes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small red onion, finely diced, about 1/2 cup
Salt and pepper
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped, about 1 tablespoon
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
1 teaspoon chopped fresh summer savory or marjoram
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, in halves or quarters
1 pound dry pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
Handful of torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put red onion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add anchovies, garlic, red pepper and vinegar. Stir in olive oil and savory. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt, and toss well to coat. Keep mixture cool (or refrigerate) for up to 3 hours.
  • Boil pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until al dente, then drain and transfer to a wide low pasta bowl. Add cherry tomato mixture and toss well to coat. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve at room temperature, garnished with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 515 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOMATO AND GARLIC PASTA



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There is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes. You can use canned, but the trouble you take to prepare this dish is worth it. You prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking, no long hours of waiting. Great if you want meatless pasta.

Provided by ALMA-LOU

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 pounds tomatoes
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a kettle, and cover with cold water. Bring just to the boil. Pour off water, and cover again with cold water. Peel. Cut into small pieces.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • In a large skillet or saute pan, saute the garlic in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. The garlic should just become opaque, not brown. Stir in the tomato paste. Immediately stir in the tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is ready; add the basil.
  • Drain the pasta, but do not rinse in cold water. Toss with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, and then mix into the sauce. Reduce the heat as low as possible. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve. Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • VARIATIONS: Saute fresh quartered mushrooms with the garlic, or add shoestring zucchini along with the tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

TOMATO AND ANCHOVY PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Tomato And Anchovy Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC AND PARSLEY



Roasted Tomatoes with Anchovies, Garlic and Parsley image

Provided by Lucia Luhan

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fish     Garlic     Herb     Tomato     Roast     Low Carb     Summer     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds large plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
10 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tomatoes, rounded side down, in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with anchovies, parsley, garlic and dried red pepper, then salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake tomatoes uncovered until tender, wrinkled and starting to brown at edges, about 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make all the difference in the taste of your dish. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, good-quality anchovies, and a flavorful olive oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the garlic and anchovies, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to burn.
  • Cook the garlic and anchovies until they are fragrant: This will help to release their flavor into the oil.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until they are softened: This will take about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the tomatoes from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar if you like.
  • Serve the sauce over pasta: This is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Conclusion:

Pasta with garlic, anchovies, and tomatoes is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a very versatile dish that can be customized to your own liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as olives, capers, or zucchini. You can also use different types of pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or linguine. No matter how you make it, pasta with garlic, anchovies, and tomatoes is sure to be a hit!

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