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Vermicelli piccanti alla Calabrese
Calabria-Basilicata (Lucania)
Preparation - Easy; Prep: 10 - Cook: 15
Serves 4
Vegetarian; Q&E

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 anchovies packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 5 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 peperoncino, or 1/4 t red chili flakes, more to taste
• 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lb vermicelli, angel hair or spaghettini
• Salt
• Water

 Pasta pot, frying pan.

METHOD:

1. BRING the pasta water to a boil and cook pasta.
2. MEANWHILE, in a large skillet heat the olive oil.
3. ADD the garlic and sauté till golden.
4. ADD the chili pepper and sauté for a minute more.
5. ADD the anchovy and mash into a puree with a fork.
6. DRAIN pasta lightly reserving a 1/4-cup of the water.
7. POUR hot anchovy sauce onto pasta.
8. TOSS moistening with a tablespoon or two of the pasta water if you like.
9. SPRINKLE with parsley.
10. SERVE.

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