Name: Spaghetti with anchovies and garlic breadcrumbs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram spaghetti; 12 slice white bread; 60 gram butter; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 45 gram drained anchovy fillets, chopped finely; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil

Spaghetti with anchovies and garlic breadcrumbs

Simple and delicious, this pasta dish can be on the dinner table in just half an hour. Don't be frightened of the anchovies; topped with the garlic breadcrumbs, they give a wonderful flavour.

Ingredients

500 gram spaghetti

12 slice white bread

60 gram butter

2 clove garlic, crushed

45 gram drained anchovy fillets, chopped finely

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives

1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil

Method

1.Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain.

2.Meanwhile, remove and discard crusts from bread; blend or process bread into fine crumbs.

3.Melt butter in medium frying pan; cook garlic and crumbs, stirring, until browned.

4.Combine pasta and crumb mixture in large bowl with remaining ingredients; serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

This recipe is best made close to serving.
Note

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