Capellini with Anchovy Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Capellini with Anchovy Sauce recipe. Perfectly cooked angel hair pasta is tossed in a luscious, silky sauce made from olive oil, garlic, and umami-packed anchovy fillets, with a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. A touch of fresh lemon zest and juice brightens the dish, while parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Best of all, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra layer of richness or enjoy as is for a light, yet satisfying meal. This recipe is simplicity at its finest, delivering bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite! Perfectly suited for lovers of Italian pasta dishes, quick dinner recipes, and anchovy-based meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Capellini (angel hair pasta)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 pieces Anchovy fillets (in oil)
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the capellini according to package instructions until al dente (approximately 3-4 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet along with the anchovy fillets. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is lightly golden and the anchovies have melted into the oil, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to bloom their flavor.
Add the reserved pasta cooking water (about 1/2 cup to start) to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir well to combine the ingredients into a cohesive sauce.
Add the cooked and drained capellini to the skillet, tossing the pasta with the sauce to coat. If needed, add more pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Capellini with Anchovy Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 8905 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.3 mcg | 81% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
