Feast of the Seven Fishes: Pasta with Alici Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pasta ( thin spaghetti or angel hair)
4 Cups Pasta Water
1 Bunch Italian Parsley, chopped
1 Can Small Pitted Olives, chopped
6 Large Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/2 Bottle Small Capers in Vinegar
3 Cans Anchovy Filets in Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Pignoli Nuts, plus more for garnish
Olive Oil
Pepper
Instructions:
- Cook pasta per package instructions
- Reserve 4 cups pasta water
- Coat pot with olive oil and heat over medium-low
- Add anchovies and cook until they melt
- Add garlic and cook until soft, but not brown
- Add in parsley, olives, capers, and pignoli nuts and stir to combine
- Add in reserved pasta water and simmer for 15-20 min
- Season with black pepper
- Toss sauce with pasta
- Serve with grated parmigiano, crushed red pepper, and pignoli nuts