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Siracusan Fried Pasta: Simple, Rustic Flavour in a Flash
Discover the delights of Siracusan fried pasta – a quick and tasty Sicilian classic with anchovies and golden toasted breadcrumbs.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400g long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini or linguine)
- ✓ 4 anchovies in oil
- ✓ 1 clove of garlic
- ✓ 100g breadcrumbs
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a speedy yet flavourful Sicilian first course, Siracusan fried pasta is just the ticket. With only a handful of ingredients – anchovies, garlic, and breadcrumbs – you’ll create a dish bursting with irresistible aromas and rustic charm, perfectly capturing the simple soul of Siracusan cooking.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water and drain it al dente.
- 2
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the garlic clove until golden, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add the anchovies and stir until they’ve completely melted into the oil.
- 4
Toss the pasta into the pan and sprinkle over the breadcrumbs, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
- 5
Cook over a medium-low heat, turning regularly, until a light crispy crust forms on the pasta.
- 6
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately while piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra burst of flavour, grate over a little lemon zest or scatter some fresh chilli slices. Alternatively, toast the breadcrumbs separately with a splash of oil for an even crunchier finish.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one day.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a drizzle of oil to bring back that lovely crispness.
- • Avoid freezing, as this will affect the dish’s delicate texture.
🍷 Pairing
Serve alongside a chilled glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo, a dry, fragrant Sicilian white wine that beautifully complements the anchovies and the toasted notes of the breadcrumbs.
Give this Siracusan fried pasta a go at home – it’s wonderfully quick, full of character, and bound to become a firm favourite. Perfect for sharing with loved ones around the table, it’s a taste of Sicily that brings warmth and simple joy to any meal.
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