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    Anchovy Pasta with Capers

    Published: Jun 18, 2021 · Modified: Jun 18, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    This anchovy pasta with capers recipe is both simple and delicious! It's the perfect pasta dish to make for midnight dinner or when you are on a budget.

    If you are looking for an easy pasta recipe to make for dinner tonight, try this anchovies pasta. It's seafood pasta that can be ready in about 20 minutes and without breaking your wallet. The pasta is loaded with umami flavors, absolutely delicious. 

    anchovy pasta with capers.

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    Anchovy Pasta with Capers

    This anchovy pasta is made of anchovy fillets, capers, garlic, olive oil, red chili pepper flakes, and parsley. The cooking process is pretty easy and done at low heat.

    Garlic and anchovies are the most important parts of this dish. I used garlic to make the oil for the pasta. The garlic oil adds a nice flavor and aroma to the dish. So addictive! 

    Ingredients and Variations

    Anchovy fillets: These tiny and silvery fish come from the Mediterranean and Southern European coasts. They are mixed with oil and sold in cans or jars.

    Capers: They are salt-packed or brined. You need to rinse them before use. Capers add a lemony and salty flavor to dishes.

    You can use green olives instead of capers in the pasta.

    anchovy pasta with capers.

    How to Make Anchovy Pasta

    Step 1. Prepare the Ingredients

    • Rinse, drain, and roughly chop the anchovy fillets.
    • Rinse and drain the capers.
    • Slice the garlic.
    • Chop the parsley.
    ingredients for midnight pasta.

    Step 2. Cook the Spaghetti

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente.

    cooking spaghetti in salted water.

    Step 3. Make Your Own Garlic Oil

    In a skillet, bring the garlic and oil to a boil over low heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is golden in color. Remove the garlic from the oil, set it aside.

    homemade garlic oil.

    Step 4. Cook the Anchovy Sauce

    In the same skillet, stir in the anchovies, capers, and keep stirring for about 30 seconds on low heat, then add parsley, red chili pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds. Turn off the heat.

    anchovy, capers, and parsley.

    Step 5. Add Noodles and Parmesan Cheese

    Stir in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat.

    pasta and cheese.

    FAQ and Cooking Tips

    What other pasta can I use?

    You can use any long pasta such as linguine, bucatini, or trenette.

    How long can I store the leftover cooked pasta in the fridge?

    You can store the leftover cooked pasta in an airtight container. The leftover will last 3-5 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

    How do you reheat pasta without drying it out?

    Put the leftover cooked pasta in a shallow baking dish, cover with foil, then bake it for 15-20 minutes at 350°F. You can also reheat the pasta with a small amount of water, covered, in a microwave for 30-60 minutes, or in a skillet over medium-low heat.

    anchovy pasta with capers.

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    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! I'd appreciate it. 

    📖 Recipe

    anchovy pasta with capers.
    4.88 from 8 votes

    Anchovy Pasta with Capers

    Rika
    This anchovy pasta with capers recipe is both simple and delicious! It's the perfect pasta dish to make for midnight dinner or when you are on a budget.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2
    Calories 657 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 oz spaghetti
    • 2 oz anchovy fillets, (rinsed and roughly chopped)
    • 1½ tablespoon capers, (rinsed and drained)
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, (sliced)

    Optional:

    • red chili pepper flakes
    • freshly shredded parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, bring 2-3 quarts of water plus ½ tablespoon of salt to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
    • In a skillet, bring the garlic and oil to a boil over low heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is golden in color. Remove the garlic from the oil, set aside.
    • In the same skillet, stir in the anchovies, capers, and keep stirring for about 30 seconds on low heat. Add parsley, red chili pepper flakes (optional) and stir for a few seconds. Turn off the heat. Add pasta, and shredded parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat.

    Notes

    How to store: You can store the leftover cooked pasta in an airtight container. The leftover will last 3-5 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 208mgCalcium: 89mgVitamin C: 12mgVitamin A: 655IUSugar: 3gFiber: 4gPotassium: 430mgCholesterol: 17mgCalories: 657kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 4gFat: 24gProtein: 21gCarbohydrates: 87gIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Carrie Robinson

      February 09, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Loving the anchovies and capers in this! Definitely making this soon. 🙂

    2. Andrea

      February 09, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had this type of pasta and I don't know why. I'm a big fan of both anchovies and capers. I can't wait to try this!

    3. Alison

      February 11, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This is so full of flavor! Easy and inexpensive too! A new favorite!

    4. Mirlene

      February 13, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      This was an easy pasta to make. Love the salty flavors from the anchovies and capers over the spaghetti. We usually have a second serving!

    5. Casey

      February 14, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe how EASY this was to make! So flavorful! Such a great way to switch up our pasta night!

    6. Rika

      March 07, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks, Casey! I am glad that you liked it.

    7. Rika

      March 07, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      I am glad to hear that, Alison!

    8. Rika

      March 07, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      I am glad that you found this recipe, Mirlene!

    9. E

      March 30, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and good. More flavorful than all the complicated Bon Appétit recipes I've been making this week.

    10. Rika

      March 30, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      Hi E,

      Thanks for trying and coming back here to share your feedback. I am glad that you liked this simple anchovy pasta recipe.

      Best,

      Rika

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