Pasta with Anchovies and Walnuts

Name: Pasta with Anchovies and Walnuts
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ pound anchovy fillets, chopped, with their oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt to taste; Minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish; 1 pound linguine; ¼ pound anchovy fillets, chopped, with their oil; ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

There are several types of pasta sauce based on walnuts in northern Italy, including the one; this is among my favorites. It also happens to be the easiest. If you like, you could throw in a tablespoon of capers, too.

Ingredients

½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Europe
Italy
Fish course
Pescatarian
Pasta
Mediterranean

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant, shaking occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ski