Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Acciughe

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Acciughe

Updated January 16, 2026

Garlic and olive oil pasta with anchovies melted into the sauce for extra savory depth.

Cook time
30 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 10 cloves garlic cloves, sliced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 fillets anchovy fillets
  • 1 tsp peperoncino
  • ½ cup toasted breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp salt

Instructions

Make the sauce
Heat oil over medium-low (275-300°F surface). Add anchovies, mash until dissolved. Add garlic, cook until golden. Add peperoncino.
Equipment
  • large skillet
Ingredients
  • oil (½ cup)
  • anchovies (6 fillets)
  • garlic (10 cloves)
  • peperoncino (1 tsp)
Cook the pasta
Cook spaghetti in well-salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Equipment
  • large pot
Ingredients
  • spaghetti (1 lb)
  • salt (2 tbsp)
Combine and finish
Add pasta to sauce with pasta water. Toss over medium heat (325-350°F surface) until sauce coats pasta. Add parsley, toss.
Equipment
  • large skillet
Ingredients
  • parsley (½ cup)
Top and serve
Top with toasted breadcrumbs (poor man's cheese). Serve immediately.
Ingredients
  • breadcrumbs (½ cup)

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