Tasty pasta with anchovy and breadcrumbs

Pasta has been an Italian tradition for many years. For them it is a national dish, for us it is an extraordinary dish with a delicious taste to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 2oz can flat anchovies packed in oil, drain and chopped
• 6 T extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups breadcrumbs, toasted
• 1/2 peperoncino or 1/4 t chili pepper flakes, more or less to taste
• 1 lb thick spaghetti (spaghettoni ), bucatini or perciatelli
• salt to taste (sparingly, depending on the anchovies)

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a small pan and lightly toast breadcrumbs stirring to prevent burning.
2. Remove breadcrumbs, place in bowl, keep warm and set aside.
3. In a large skillet or pan heat the rest of the olive oil.
4. Add the peperoncino or flakes.
5. Saute for a minute.
6. Add the anchovy, crushing with a fork into a paste.
7. Meanwhile cook the pasta.
8. When the pasta is done, drain, reserving some of the pasta water. Transfer to a warm bowl.
9. Pour sauce over pasta and toss well.
10. If too dry for your taste add a tablespoon or two of the pasta cooking water to further moisten the pasta.
11. Sprinkle breadcrumbs onto individual servings at table.
12. Enjoy!

(Source: e-rcps.com)