Pantry pasta with garlic, anchovies and parmesan recipe

Ingredients for Pantry pasta with garlic, anchovies, and parmesan

• 340 g spaghetti or other long pasta

• kosher salt

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets (optional)

• 1 ml crushed red pepper flakes

• 100 g finely grated parmesan, plus more for serving

• 60 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• freshly ground black pepper

• 25 g finely chopped parsley

• 5 ml finely grated lemon zest

• 15 ml fresh lemon juice

How to make Pantry pasta with garlic, anchovies, and parmesan

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions.

2. Meanwhile, heat 60 ml of oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes.

3. If using, add the anchovies and red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook for about 1 minute, smashing the anchovies with a wooden spoon until they begin to dissolve.

4. Pour in 300 ml of the pasta cooking liquid along with 100 g of Parmesan. Stir and cook until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute.

5. Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the pot. Add the butter and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss energetically, adding more cooking liquid if needed, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens to coat the pasta, about 4 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

7. Divide the pasta among bowls, drizzle with a bit of oil, and top with extra Parmesan.

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