Weekend Pasta

Angel Hair Pasta with Anchovies and Pangritata

T'was the weekend and i was sitting at home pondering if i should just get a take-out for lunch or make it myself. Since i don't really get the opportunity to cook during the week, i thought i'd cook.

I was looking at Jaime's cookbook yesterday cos i wanted to make bread for Father's Day tomorrow. And i happen to chance upon the recipe on spaghetti and anchovies. Similar to the Ceaser Salad, i had the urge to use the anchovies sitting in a tiny container in the refrigerator.

I was super fast .. seriously. I boiled some water in a kettle (to save time). Poured the hot water into a deep saucepan. Added salt, a little oil and the angel hair pasta.. suffice for one hungry girl.

Pangritata

1 toasted bread, crushed
1 clove garlic, sliced
a good lug of olive oil
fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

For the Pangritata, Jaime called for breadcrumbs, which i couldn't be bothered to check if we had any. So i toasted a slice of bread till crispy and crushed it with my hands. Presto breadcrumbs.

In a hot pan, pour the olive oil. Fry the garlic and when fragrant add the breadcrumbs. Then add the thyme and taste for salt and pepper.

Pasta with Anchovies

Angel Hair Pasta (I prefer them)
A good lug of olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
6 anchovies
lemon juice
salt and pepper

Cook the pasta till al dente. In a frying pan, add the oil and garlic. Then add the anchovies and they will start to melt and disseminate into a thick paste. Add the lemon juice and then the pasta and coat the pasta in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve

Place the pasta on a plate and sprinkle the Pangritata on top. Nice. (I would have prefered more anchovies though)