Spaghetti with Quick Tomato, Caper, Anchovy Sauce
When you’re in a rush and you need to get dinner on the table, this spaghetti recipe is perfect! It takes only 20 minutes to make a fresh and delicious crowd-pleasing meal.
Spaghetti with Quick Tomato, Caper, Anchovy Sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 oz. spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups/8 oz. roughly chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp. roughly chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste or about 4 fillets finely chopped
- ½ tsp. thyme leaves
- 1 14 oz. can plum tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. capers drained
- ½ cup/½ oz. basil leaves torn
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
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While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and onion and cook until the onion is softened and starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
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Add the garlic, anchovy, and thyme. Cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the plum tomatoes and capers, breaking up the tomatoes with a whisk or fork. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Toss with spaghetti. Divide between 4 bowls and sprinkle with basil.
Recipe Notes
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