Pasta with Butter and Anchovies

Name: Pasta with Butter and Anchovies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghetti 11.3 oz; Butter 2.5 oz; Anchovies in oil 2.8 oz; Salt to taste; Parsley to taste

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Pasta with butter and anchovies is an easy first course to make, perfect for those looking for a quick yet flavorful idea. Thanks to the combination of a few ingredients such as butter and anchovy fillets, you get a sauce with a strong flavor that coats the pasta in a perfect balance between creaminess and savoriness. This recipe is ideal for an impromptu lunch when you have little time but want to eat something tasty, but it can also be an excellent choice for an informal dinner with family or friends. If you love recipes that combine practicality and taste, pasta with butter and anchovies is just right for you!

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INGREDIENTS: Spaghetti 11.3 oz (320 g); Butter 2.5 oz (70 g); Anchovies in oil 2.8 oz (80 g); Salt to taste; Parsley to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Pasta with Butter and Anchovies

To prepare pasta with butter and anchovies, first cook the pasta in salted boiling water 1. In a pot, add 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 ounces of anchovies 2, and a ladle of pasta cooking water 3. Melt the butter and anchovies over low heat.

Once cooked, drain the pasta, but keep the cooking water, and transfer it to the pot with butter and anchovies 4. Mix well 5 so that the sauce coats the pasta. Turn off the heat and add the remaining butter 6.

Add another ladle of pasta cooking water 7 and stir. Add finely chopped parsley 8 and the remaining anchovy fillets 9. Plate the pasta and finish with a spoonful of sauce that will remain at the bottom of the pot. Your pasta with butter and anchovies is ready to be enjoyed!

Storage

The pasta with butter and anchovies should be consumed immediately.

Advice

For an even stronger flavor, you can add the anchovy oil at the end of cooking. Sprinkle a bit of toasted breadcrumbs over the pasta for a crunchy note. For a fresh and aromatic touch, grate some untreated lemon zest over the pasta before serving.

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