Buttery, Cheesy, Noodles with Anchovies

Name: Buttery, Cheesy, Noodles with Anchovies
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 oz spaghetti; 3 Tbsp butter; 3-5 anchovies depending how much you like!; ¼-⅓ cup grated pecorino cheese (plus more for serving); 2-3 handfuls of any greens (such as spinach, kale, or arugula (optional)); Kosher salt and pepper to taste

9 steps

Serves 1*

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:06:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories831.1 kcal (42%)

Total Fat43.7 g (62%)

Carbs85.9 g (33%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein24.1 g (48%)

Sodium1347.8 mg (67%)

Fiber3.9 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4 cupswater

4 ozspaghetti

3 Tbspbutter

3anchovies

depending how much you like

¼ cuppecorino cheese

grated, plus more for serving

2 handfulsgreens

any, such as spinach, kale, or arugula, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add water to a large, wide, skillet (something that will fit the pasta!) and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Once boiling, add in the pasta and stir. Do not salt this water! I know it sounds crazy, but the pasta will become too salty if you do!

Step 3

Cook pasta until just a tad under al dente, stirring almost constantly, so the pasta doesn’t stick! This is essential because we aren't using much water here.

Step 4

Drain off most of the liquid (and reserve), leaving just a touch to create the sauce.

Step 5

Turn heat to very low, add in anchovies and butter, and stir until melted. Add more pasta water as needed to create a nice saucy consistency.

Step 6

Fold in the cheese and stir until melted, adding more pasta water if needed.

Step 7

Turn off heat and wilt in greens, if using.

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Try it before adding any salt, as it may not need any at all!

Step 9

Serve topped with more cheese and fresh black pepper.