This dish pairs anchovy fillets in oil, drained with breadcrumbs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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90g spaghetti, dry334 kcal
22g olive oil194 kcal
28g anchovy fillets in oil, drained59 kcal
8g garlic, minced12 kcal
18g breadcrumbs71 kcal
1 tsp (2g) lemon zest1 kcal
18g lemon juice5 kcal
10g fresh parsley, chopped4 kcal
0.25 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes0 kcal
0.25 tsp (1g) sea salt0 kcal
0.25 tsp (1g) black pepper1 kcal
Cooking instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
olive oilbreadcrumbs
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast breadcrumbs until golden, 2 to 3 minutes; remove to a bowl.
anchovy fillets in oilgarlicred pepper flakes
In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add anchovies and red pepper flakes; mash anchovies into the oil until they dissolve, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy.
breadcrumbslemon zestlemon juicefresh parsley
Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and parsley.
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