Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions, Anchovies
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -- plus 4 T 2 Large Spanish onions -- cut in eighths 1 Pound anchovies or sardines 1 Tablespoon crushed chili flakes 4 Cloves garlic -- thinly ...
Ingredients
- 3Tablespoonextra virgin olive oil -- plus 4 t
- 2large spanish onions -- cut in eighths
- 1Poundanchovies or sardines
- 1Tablespooncrushed chili flakes
- 4Clovegarlic -- thinly sliced
- 1Poundspaghetti, preferably italian
- 2bunches italian parsley -- roughly chopped
- 1Cupfreshly toasted bread crumbs
Directions
- 1
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -- plus 4 T 2 Large Spanish onions -- cut in eighths 1 Pound anchovies or sardines 1 Tablespoon crushed
- 2
Cook slowly until medium golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes, and then set aside
- 3
Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt
- 4
Clean and gut anchovies and remove fillets
- 5
In another 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat remaining oil until smoking
- 6
Add anchovies, chilies, and garlic and cook until fish has broken down, about 4 to 5 minutes
- 7
Add onions to anchovy mixture and simmer
- 8
Drop spaghetti into boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente