Linguine with Authentic Anchovy Sauce

Ingredients

Parmesan cheese

1 cup, freshly grated

Parsley

1/4 cup, freshly chopped

Red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon

Anchovy fillets

10, finely chopped

Garlic

6 cloves, minced

Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup

Linguine

1 pound

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped anchovies, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook until the anchovies have melted into the oil and the garlic is golden and aromatic.
3. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, followed by the reserved pasta water. Toss the pasta until it's well coated with the sauce. The starch from the pasta water will help thicken the sauce and allow it to cling to the pasta.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss again to combine.
5. Serve the linguine immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side for sprinkling if desired. Enjoy this delicious taste of Italian heritage!