Best 5 Spaghetti With Walnuts And Anchovies Recipes

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**Spaghetti with walnuts and anchovies: A symphony of flavors for the modern palate**

Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Italian simplicity with "Spaghetti with Walnuts and Anchovies," a delectable dish that combines the earthy crunch of walnuts, the salty-umami burst of anchovies, and the comforting embrace of spaghetti. This article unveils three variations of this classic recipe: the original, a vegetarian version, and a gluten-free adaptation. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds and cater to diverse dietary preferences. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious interplay of flavors and textures in this versatile dish that can effortlessly transition from a quick weeknight meal to an impressive dinner party centerpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI WITH WALNUTS AND ANCHOVIES



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Provided by Faith Heller Willinger

Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Walnut     Healthy     Anchovy     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 whole salt-cured anchovies, filleted, or 4-6 anchovy fillets
3-4 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
Chili pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Coarse sea salt
14-16 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Bring 5 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add about 3 tablespoons of sea salt, then add the spaghetti and cook until it offers considerable resistance to the tooth, approximately three-quarters of the package-recommended cooking time. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 cups of the starchy pasta cooking water.

LINGUINE WITH ANCHOVY AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Calabrian chile paste, or more if desired
1/2 teaspoon colatura di alici di Cetara or fish sauce
1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup baby arugula, roughly chopped or torn
1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chile paste, anchovy juice and anchovy fillet.
  • Add the pasta, top with the grated cheese and toss well, adding enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Add the arugula, mint and walnuts, and toss well.

SPAGHETTI WITH WALNUTS AND ANCHOVIES



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This is a pared-down version of a recipe that I came across in Nancy Jenkins's informative book on Southern Italian food, "Cucina del Sole." The dish is traditionally part of a meatless Christmas Eve dinner. If you can find freshly harvested walnuts, they'll make this pasta even better.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup shelled walnuts (2 ounces)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
3/4 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water over high heat. Meanwhile, lightly toast the walnuts on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven for just a few minutes until fragrant, or in a pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When the walnuts smell like they're beginning to toast, remove them from the heat and transfer to a clean dish towel. Wrap them in the towel, and rub between your hands to remove some of the papery shells. Chop the nuts medium-fine, and set aside.
  • In a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan large enough to accommodate the cooked spaghetti, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until it begins to sizzle, and add the anchovies. Cook, mashing the anchovies with the back of your spoon or with a fork, for about 30 seconds until they begin to fall apart and melt into the oil. Add the walnuts, stir together for about a minute and remove from the heat.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the timing recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the indicated time. When the pasta is almost done, add 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the walnuts and anchovies, and reheat over medium heat.
  • When the pasta is ready, drain and toss with the walnut and anchovy mixture. Add the parsley, adjust salt if necessary and add pepper. Serve, passing the pecorino at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND WALNUTS



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There are several types of pasta sauce based on walnuts in northern Italy, including the one on page 550; this is among my favorites. It also happens to be the easiest. If you like, you could throw in a tablespoon of capers, too.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 pound anchovy fillets, chopped, with their oil
1 pound linguine
Minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant, shaking occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add the anchovies, along with their oil, and cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling water until it is tender but not mushy; drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the water. Dilute the anchovy sauce with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water. Toss the pasta, sauce, and walnuts together, garnish with the parsley, and serve.
  • No anchovies: In step 2, put 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and 1/2 cup bread crumbs, preferably fresh (page 580). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden brown and fragrant, then stir in the walnuts. Meanwhile, cook and drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with the walnut mixture, along with as much of the cooking liquid as is necessary to moisten the dish (it should not be wet). Garnish and serve.

LINGUINE WITH WALNUTS AND ANCHOVIES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 or 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt
1/2 pound linguine
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
1/2 cup shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped (pieces of about 1/4 inch or a little less)
Red pepper flakes to taste
4 whole salted anchovies, rinsed and filleted, or 8 oil-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Start the sauce in the next step, and start cooking the linguine when the water boils.
  • Combine the garlic and oil in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic, pressing it into the oil occasionally to release its flavor. When it is just beginning to color on one side, add the nuts and the pepper flakes. Remove the garlic when it colors on the other side; cook the sauce another minute or so.
  • Add the anchovies, and increase the heat to medium, mashing them into the oil as they cook. As soon as they dissolve, almost immediately, add 1/2 cup of the pasta's cooking water to the pan. Remove the sauce from the heat until the pasta is cooked.
  • When the pasta is still a little undercooked -- about 2 minutes less time than usual -- drain it, then turn it into the pan with the sauce. Cook the linguine in the sauce, stirring and tossing constantly, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the linguine are tender. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use anchovies sparingly: Anchovies pack a salty, briny flavor, so a little goes a long way. Start with just a few fillets and adjust to taste.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the spaghetti, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly and becoming sticky.
  • Use a large skillet: When sautéing the anchovies, garlic, and walnuts, use a large skillet to prevent overcrowding. This will allow the ingredients to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Add the pasta water: The pasta water is starchy and flavorful, so adding it to the sauce helps to create a rich and creamy sauce.
  • Serve immediately: Spaghetti with walnuts and anchovies is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is creamy. Garnish with additional walnuts and parsley, if desired.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with walnuts and anchovies is a simple but flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of salty anchovies, crunchy walnuts, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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