Anchovies alla pizzaiola
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 192
- Carbohydrates g 3.7
- of which sugars g 3.7
- Protein g 11.5
- Fats g 14.6
- of which saturated fat g 2.73
- Fiber g 1.7
- Cholesterol mg 38
- Sodium mg 364
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Bright sauce on the plate and plump, savory anchovies set Anchovies alla pizzaiola apart when you want something real from classic Southern Italian recipes. With its rich tomato base, this anchovies alla pizzaiola gives a warm, family feel thanks to the authentic flavors found in Neapolitan cuisine. People often notice the soft layers and pretty, rustic fluffy texture…looks really inviting on any dinner table, especially with those little bits of garlic peeking through the sauce. The way each anchovy soaks up that tomato goodness reminds families why this traditional seafood meal is worth making part of regular dinner rotations. Kids and grown-ups both comment on that good balance—sweet, tangy, a little salty—the kind of dish families reach for when memories and smiles are part of the plan. Even picky eaters usually say it’s DELICIOUS, and that simple Italian vibe works well for holidays, Sunday dinners, and honest, nice family meals that everyone can dig into (nobody’s left out with this dish…it tends to disappear pretty fast).
Busy families lean on anchovies alla pizzaiola for more than the taste—it’s also one of those Southern Italian recipes that feels simple but delivers BIG flavor with every single bite. Whether the game plan is quick dinner ideas on a weeknight or a laid-back gathering that calls for variety (think: a little pasta or maybe slices of bread for easy scooping), this dish stands out as genuinely versatile and practical. Home cooks want options that fit their schedules, and this classic always seems to work out, especially with all the possible side ideas like salad, rice, or even tagged as a steak pizzaiola twist on the board. You get that nice, Neapolitan cuisine nostalgia plus flavors kids actually like—parents can RELAX knowing everyone eats. Swapping the base or toppings now and then keeps things fun, so families can enjoy something traditional but never stuck on repeat. That’s exactly why anchovies alla pizzaiola gets so much table time—easy comfort, classic taste, and real family approval, all wrapped up in a friendly dish that brings people together for good food and good conversation.
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- INGREDIENTS
- for a 10x7 inch baking dish
- Anchovies 1.1 lbs (500 g) - to clean
- Cherry tomatoes 1.3 cups (200 g)
- Oregano 2 tsp - dried
- Extra virgin olive oil 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Anchovies alla pizzaiola
To prepare the anchovies alla pizzaiola, start with the How to Clean Anchovies of the fish. Begin by removing the head 1, then gently remove the central bone 2 this way you will open the anchovies like a book. Rinse them under a thin stream of water to remove any residues, being very careful not to break the fish fillets 3.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into 4 parts 4 and set them aside ready for use. Then, in a baking dish greased with about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, arrange the anchovy fillets opened like a book along the length of the dish 5 then the cut cherry tomatoes and some dried oregano 6.
Adjust with salt and pepper 7 and squeeze some garlic, or chop it with a knife 8 and then start again by arranging the anchovies opened like a book this time in the opposite direction to the previous one 9.
Then cover again with cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano and sprinkle the surface with the remaining extra virgin olive oil 10. Place the baking dish on a baking tray and bake in a preheated static oven at 428°F for 20 minutes 11, let it rest a few minutes to settle, and finally serve the anchovies alla pizzaiola still very hot 12!