Sicilian-style spaghetti
Spaghetti Siciliana is a delicious pasta dish from Italy, inspired by the flavors and ingredients of Sicily. This recipe combines spicy anchovies, aromatic garlic, fresh olives and salty capers with a topping of toasted breadcrumbs. Southern Italian cuisine is characterized by its rich flavor profiles and the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients – and Spaghetti Siciliana is no different.
Amount
servings
Ingredients list
- 400 g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp capers
- 4 anchovy fillets in oil
- 100 g black olives
- 100 g green olives
- 1 clove garlic
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 60 ml olive oil extra virgin
- coarse sea salt
Directions
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the breadcrumbs and toast lightly. Then put them in a bowl and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a good handful of coarse sea salt and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the whole garlic clove, drained anchovy fillets and capers and sweat over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir frequently as you do so.
- Chop the black olives and add them to the pan with the whole green olives. Now remove the garlic clove. Pour a ladle of pasta water and mix thoroughly.
- Drain the finished pasta directly into the pan. Mix everything well and let it rest briefly.
- Finally, place on deep plates, sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve hot.Buon appetito!
Calories: 681kcal (34%)Carbohydrates: 95g (32%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated fatty acids: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 2mg (1%)