Alex's Anchovy Bucatini Recipe

Name: Alex's Anchovy Bucatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed stale Italian bread; Salt; 1 pound bucatini pasta; 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 (2-ounce) cans anchovy fillets, in olive oil, minced; 1 cup (2 large) roasted red bell peppers, seeded and finely minced; 1 cup sweet onion, finely minced; 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided; 1/3 cup minced Italian parsley leaves

Servings: persons

3 cups cubed stale Italian bread
Salt
1 pound bucatini pasta
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (2-ounce) cans anchovy fillets, in olive oil, minced
1 cup (2 large) roasted red bell peppers, seeded and finely minced
1 cup sweet onion, finely minced
7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
1/3 cup minced Italian parsley leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Put about 3 cups stale Italian bread on a baking sheet and put in hot oven.
3
Bake for 10 minutes, cool and add to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a bottom blade.
4
Pulse into crumbs.
5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
6
Salt the water and add the pasta.
7
Cook until al dente.
8
Remove 1 cup of the cooking water and reserve.
9
Drain the pasta and set aside.
10
In a large saute pan, add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the bread crumbs and cook over medium-high heat until golden and well coated.
11
Remove from the pan to a plate.
12
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of the oil to the pan and when hot, add the anchovies and the minced red bell peppers and cook, rapidly, stirring them around with a wooden spoon, for about 2 minutes.
13
Add the onions and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
14
Add the garlic and chili flakes, cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
15
Add 1/2 to 1 cup of the bread crumbs and half of the cheese.
16
Stir in the pasta, toss to combine, adding the cooking liquid as needed.
17
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and parsley.
18
Serve immediately.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cubed stale Italian bread, Salt, 1 pound bucatini pasta, 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Alex's Anchovy Bucatini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alex's Anchovy Bucatini

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