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Vermicelli piccanti alla Calabrese

Calabria-Basilicata (Lucania)
Preparation - Easy
Serves 4

12 anchovies packed in oil, drained and chopped

5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

5 T extra virgin olive oil

1/2 peperoncino, or 1/4 t red chili flakes, more to taste

2 T fresh parsley, chopped

1 lb vermicelli, angel hair or spaghettini

Salt

Water

BRING the pasta water to a boil and cook pasta.

MEANWHILE, in a large skillet heat the olive oil.

ADD the garlic and sauté till golden.

ADD the chili pepper and sauté for a minute more.

ADD the anchovy and mash into a puree with a fork.

DRAIN pasta lightly reserving a 1/4-cup of the water.

POUR hot anchovy sauce onto pasta.

TOSS moistening with a tablespoon or two of the pasta water if you like.

SPRINKLE with parsley.

SERVE.

Lo Chef

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