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Paccheri with anchovies and Pecorino

17/11/2023

Paccheri with anchovies and Pecorino is a flavorful dish that is highly appreciated. Here are the ingredients and instructions to make this delicious dish.

Ingredients

  • 320 g of paccheri
  • 200 g of fresh anchovies or anchovies in oil
  • 100 g of grated Pecorino Romano
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Chopped fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Red chili pepper to taste (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Clean the fresh anchovies by removing their heads, innards, and central bone, then wash and dry them. If you’re using anchovies in oil, drain the conservation oil. Cut the anchovies into small pieces.

  2. Peel the garlic cloves and leave them whole. In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the garlic to brown it. If you like, you can also add some chili pepper to give the dish a spicy touch.

  3. Add the anchovies to the pan and cook them for a few minutes over medium-low heat until they dissolve in the oil creating a sort of cream. Remove the garlic if you prefer a less intense flavor.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the paccheri until al dente. Reserve some of the cooking water before draining the pasta.

  5. Transfer the paccheri to the pan with the anchovies and mix gently. If necessary, add some cooking water to make the seasoning more creamy.

  6. Sprinkle the paccheri with plenty of grated Pecorino Romano and mix well to create a cream with the cheese.

  7. Serve the paccheri, sprinkling with additional Pecorino and chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy your meal!

Curiosity

Not everyone knows that Pecorino Romano is a cheese with strong savoriness and aroma that pairs particularly well with the strong taste of anchovies, creating a tasty and bold contrast. Using Pecorino Romano in this dish adds a very Italian touch to the preparation and strengthens the Mediterranean identity of the dish.

Paccheri with anchovies and Pecorino