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Anchovies and Spinach with Linguini



Anchovies are an ingredient I haven't used before, I always wondered how these little fish melted away and made a tasty sauce. So I made this simple pasta dish, super easy and tasty, must admit not really my cup of tea but hubby liked it :-) 





Ingredients

  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • one small can of anchovies with capers
  • little pinch of red chili flakes
  • one cup of spinach 
  • handful of linguini 
  • Freshly ground black pepper.

Method


1. cook the linguine in salted water for about 7 minutes until al dente, keep some of the cooking liquid
2. heat the olive oil add the garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes, slowly reduce heat and stir, the anchovies will melt into a paste
3. stir in the spinach and saute for about 3-4 minutes
4. then add pasta with a little of the cooking water to form a sauce and some freshly ground pepper
5. serve


So who cooks with Anchovies? 




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  1. Nate @ House of AnnieFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    I love anchovies. We use dried anchovies in fried rice:

    http://www.houseofannie.com/fried-rice-with-anchovies-and-dabai/

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  2. LynnFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    It seems like people either love anchovies or they don't. I personally love them! Opened a can tonight and put a couple, diced, in a Caesar salad. Such a yummy little burst of flavor :) I'll bet your pasta dish was good.

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  3. JulianaFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Oh Rebecca, this is perfect for a weeknight dinner, simple and yet so tasty...I love anchovy.
    Hope you are having a fabulous week :)

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    1. chow and chatterFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:24 PM

      thanks well sick today hope I feel better tomorrow :-)

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  4. José ManuelFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Muy buena pinta

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  5. yummychunkletFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    These look delicious. Yum!

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  6. FrankFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I'm with your hubby. I *lurve* anchovies.... :=)

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  7. The Blonde DuckFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Popped in to say hi. This looks delicious!

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  8. ann lowFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I used to boil dried anchovies as soup.
    http://www.anncoojournal.com/2009/10/seafood-flat-rice-noodle-soup_09.html

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  9. Biren @ Roti n RiceFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Aww...Sorry to hear it is not your cup of tea. I do like anchovies with my pasta or pizza. Especially good with pasta puttanesca. Have not cooked that in a while. Maybe I should make it for dinner :)

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  10. Gloria BakerFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Look absolutely nice Rebecca!! gloria

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  11. StephenCFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I am a real fan of anchovies and was surprised by how they melt away into your saute pan. However, I believe you used far too many of them, and that might explain why the dish was not overwhelmingly appealing for you. If you try it again (just to keep the hubby happy) use only 1/2 can. Don't tell him. I'll bet he'll still love it - and you might too.

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  12. Javelin WarriorFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I've honestly never cooked with anchovies and never really had a desire to ;) But since I love pasta so much, maybe if I grated in a little parmesan cheese over the top (yes with fish), I could fall in love. Or at least swallow. Congrats on using these and making something your hubby enjoyed!

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  13. Roz @ weightingfor50February 23, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    HI Rebecca. I LOVE anchovies, my husband? Not so much.... so only use them when I'm not cooking for him! Hope you and the kids are doing well. Happy THursday!

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    1. chow and chatterFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM

      thanks well all sick here but it will pass :-) hugs

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  14. ClaudiaFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Husband and I would happily eat this - my daughter not so much. I think anchovies really add flavor with ease.

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  15. MarinaFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Wow, lovely plate. I love anchovies.

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  16. Cathy at Wives with KnivesFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I use anchovies in several favorite recipes but the flavor is very subtle. I had fresh ones in Italy and thought they were delicious. It's one of those things that can be either very delicious or way overpowering.

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    1. chow and chatterFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      I am sure cooked in Italy would be awesome compared to mine he he

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  17. KimFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I like to use the anchovy paste in place of the anchovies in a tin. The pasta looks wonderful. Glad your hubby liked it:)

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  18. chow and chatterFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    oh nice tip

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  19. Gloria BakerFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Rebecca look delicious!!

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  20. Kiran @ KiranTarun.comFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Glad your hubby liked this dish -- many Indian's finds it difficult to appreciate anchovies or seafood in general :)

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  21. chow and chatterFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    thanks Gloria, Kiran thats interesting he loves seafood, Chennai is on the coast and they make fish and shrimp a lot in his family :-)n

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