Name: Spaghetti with Anchovies & Breadcrumbs
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; .333 cup coarse fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti; 6 good-quality oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; ⅛-¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1 dried Calabrian chile, crumbled; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Spaghetti with Anchovies & Breadcrumbs

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Breadcrumbs on pasta are known in Italy as the poor man's cheese and they are often used instead for lactose-sensitive individuals. This treatment is quite popular in the southern regions of Italy, such as Sicily, Calabria and Basilicata.

By Lidia Bastianich

Published on February 5, 2021

Spaghetti with Anchovies & Breadcrumbs — Photo: Eva Kolenko

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

8 cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
⅓ cup coarse fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
6 good-quality oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
⅛-¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1 dried Calabrian chile, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until light golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Add salt, then spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies and garlic and cook until the anchovies dissolve into the oil and the garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper (or dried chile). Ladle in 1 cup pasta-cooking water and let simmer rapidly. Cook until reduced to about ½ cup, about 5 minutes.
Use tongs to transfer the pasta to the sauce. Add parsley and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce, adding a little more pasta water if it seems dry. Add the reserved breadcrumbs and toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329	Calories
13g	Fat
46g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 182IU	4%
Sodium 467mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.