Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves -- thinly sliced
1/2 lemon -- seeded, thinly
-- slice
-- skin and all
2 pounds fresh anchovies -- gutted and filleted
(may substitute other small fish -- such as
whitebait -- sardines or small
-- lake fish)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound fine linguine
1 cup chopped arugula -- (wild, if possible)
1/2 cup freshly-toasted bread crumbs |
Preparation:
Bring 6 quarts of water to boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
In a 12-inch to 14-inch sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat until smoking and add garlic and lemon slices. Cook until softened and light golden-brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add fish filets and hot pepper and cook until falling apart, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package instructions and drain. Toss hot pasta into pan with anchovies and add liquid with pasta water. Add arugula and toss through. Pour into warm serving dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and serve.
Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5714) |