Pasta With Bread Crumbs And Anchovies As Prepared In Syracuse, Sicily

1. 1

   Place olive oil and garlic in a heavy skillet and gently cook the garlic over medium heat until golden.

2. 2

   Discard garlic.

3. 3

   Add the red-pepper flakes and anchovies and mash to a puree with the back of a wooden spoon over very low heat, about one minute.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Do not allow oil to get very hot.

6. 6

   Can be prepared in advance to this point.

7. 7

   Cook the spaghettini in boiling, salted water until cooked al dente.

8. 8

   While the pasta is cooking, transfer three tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to the anchovy-oil mixture in order to stretch the sauce; reheat carefully.

9. 9

   Drain pasta, then transfer it to the skillet and toss with the hot sauce.

10. 10

    Divide evenly on four heated dishes, sprinkle with parsley and serve at once.

11. 11

    Pass the bread crumbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.