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serving of pasta with anchovy sauce on a white plate with a fork

Pasta with Colatura di Alici - Italian Anchovy Sauce

Deborah Mele
Colatura is a unique sauce made from anchovies that originates in Amalfi.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine 🇮🇹 Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Colatura di Alici
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • Red Pepper Flakes Optional - See Notes Above
  • 6 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley Leaves
  • ¾ Pound Spaghetti
  • ½ Cup Toasted Fresh Homemade Breadcrumbs Optional
  • Zest of 1 Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta until it is “al dente”.
  • While the pasta is cooking, mix together the oil, colatura, garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley in a small bowl.
  • Drain the pasta, then toss the hot pasta with the sauce and lemon zest until the pasta strands are well coated.
  • Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs if using.
  • Serve immediately.