LINGUINE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ANCHOVIES

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Note: the amount of anchovies in this recipe may seem alarming, but indeed 2 (2-ounce) tins is correct and makes for a delicious sweet and salty pasta sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 pound dried linguine
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
2 (2-ounce) cans flat anchovy fillets (not packed in salt variety), well drained
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup lightly toasted bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Set a large, 1-gallon stock pot with a pasta insert 3/4 full with water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add 1/4 cup of the salt to the water as it boils. Place the linguine in the salted water and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta until nearly al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • While the pasta cooks, set a 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter to the pan and, once the butter melts, add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and anchovies to the pan, stirring until fragrant and the anchovies have melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the drained pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pan and season with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook, tossing to combine, until the pasta is heated through and the water is nearly evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs and toss to combine. Serve while hot.

Muhammad Javed Iqbal
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find anchovies in my local grocery store. Is there a substitute that I could use?


Mama Dad
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my caramelized onions turned out burnt. The rest of the dish was fine, but the burnt onions ruined it for me.


lily Ely nable and Jamison official
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a little too much anchovy paste. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Mike Conyers sr
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caramelized onions and capers helped to balance out the salty flavor of the anchovies.


Amir joyia
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The kids loved the sweet and savory flavor of the caramelized onions.


AYEH
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Loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The caramelized onions were especially delicious.


Nakeata Ollivierre
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Harun Moha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the anchovies and caramelized onions worked together. The flavors were very balanced and delicious.


YAHYA EZZAOUI
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The caramelized onions were perfectly sweet and savory, and the anchovies added a nice salty kick. I would definitely make this dish again.


Kyrie Ward
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This linguine dish was a delightful surprise! The caramelized onions added a rich, sweet flavor that perfectly complemented the salty anchovies. The capers and parsley added a nice briny and fresh flavor, respectively. I would definitely recommend th