Tasty Spaghetti with Anchovies and Capers
Tasty Spaghetti with Anchovies, and Capers, is an easy recipe for busy weeknights. It is easy to make and full of delicious flavors from the anchovies and the capers.
Before you dismiss the idea of adding anchovies to your pasta, I have a wonderful cooking tip for you! Anchovies Fillets have been getting somewhat of a bad rap simply because when people think of fish, they automatically associated it with a bad smell or odor. It is the contrary! What may surprise you, is that when Anchovies Fillets are added to cooked dishes, they melt and leave the dish with a salty, spicy, lightly smoky flavor that is so wonderful that you will forget it is even there. My Spaghetti Anchovies, Capers Spaghetti recipe, is so simple that you will be surprised at the result.
Spaghetti needs good ingredients
I sincerely believe in buying good ingredients and good spices. That does not necessarily mean you need to break the bank to eat healthy and tasty foods. My Spaghetti with Anchovies and Capers recipe is made with spaghetti noodles, anchovies, capers, tomatoes, marinara sauce, and spices. All the ingredients you may already have in your cupboard to create a wonderful meal.
To tell you the truth, I was astonished the first time I cooked pasta with anchovies. My first reaction was, WOW! This taste like Haitian Spaghetti! It is the same reaction everyone I am getting from friends and family members. I don’t believe anyone can explain it clearly. You just have to try it!
Ingredients you will need for this spaghetti recipe
- Spaghetti
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Anchovies Fillets
- White onion
- Pepperoncini peppers optional
- Fresh tomatoes fresh or canned whole tomatoes
- Marinara sauce
- Capers
- Black Pepper to taste
How to make the recipe
- Boil spaghetti according to packaging instructions and cook al dente. While spaghetti is boiling, in a large skillet or pan, add oil, garlic, and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is just golden. Add the anchovies, and mash them into the garlic with a folk. Add the tomatoes, capers, peppers, and marinara sauce. Stir well and cook over moderate heat.
- When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain and turn the spaghetti into the sauce. Raise the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes turning the pasta constantly. Sprinkle with black pepper, stir and serve.
Whether you are in a hurry or not sure what to cook for dinner, my Spaghetti with Anchovies and Capers will satisfy everyone at the dinner table. You don’t even need a meat dish, just a side salad or veggies will do.
Enjoy!
Spaghetti with Anchovies and Capers
Ingredients
- 1 pound package spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 3-4 anchovies fillets
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 2 large perroncini peppers optional
- 1 cup tomatoes fresh or canned chopped
- 2 tbsp marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp capers rinsed
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti according to packaging instructions and cook al dente. While spaghetti is boiling, in a large skillet or pan, add oil, garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is just golden. Add the anchovies, and mash them into the garlic with a folk. Add the tomatoes, capers, peppers and marinara sauce. Stir well and cook over moderate heat.
- When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain and turn the spaghetti into the sauce. Raise the heat and cook 3-4 minutes turning the pasta constantly. Sprinkle with black pepper, stir and serve.
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
