Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper
Ingredients
1/2 pound
spaghetti
Salt
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
Instructions
STEP 1
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.),
STEP 2
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.,
STEP 3
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.