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Pantry Provisions - Store Cupboard Linguine
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Pantry Provisions - Store Cupboard Linguine

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cheap
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 anchovy fillets from a tin or jar in olive oil
  • 6 tbsp good olive oil & a little more for drizzling at the end
  • 3 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 180 g green or black olives coarsely chopped
  • Pinch chilli flakes optional
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • 100 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 500 g linguine or spaghetti

Instructions

  • Put a large pan of salted water on to boil.
  • In a frying pan heat half the olive oil and pan-fry the breadcrumbs until golden.
  • Meanwhile, heat another pan and add the remaining olive oil, sliced garlic, chilli flakes if using and anchovies. Fry very gently for a minute or so. Add in the lemon zest and stir. Take off the heat.
  • Cook your pasta according to packet instructions reserving a little cooking water.
  • Put the drained pasta in the anchovy sauce adding a little cooking water to loosen. Toss together with most of your chopped parsley. Reserve a little for decoration.
  • Serve immediately topped with crispy breadcrumbs, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Finally, sprinkle the rest of your chopped parsley on top