Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Anchovy Butter

A delicious pasta dish combining the rich flavors of anchovy butter with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs. The anchovies melt into the butter creating a savory sauce that perfectly coats the spaghetti.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ½ pound spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 fillets anchovy fillets
  • 4 cloves sliced garlic cloves
  • 2 pounds quartered medium tomatoes
  • 1 to taste Salt
  • 1 to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook 1/2 pound spaghetti; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 anchovy fillets and 4 sliced garlic cloves, stirring often, until anchovies are broken down and garlic is soft, about 4 minutes. Add 2 pounds quartered medium tomatoes; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until falling apart, 8-10 minutes. Toss in pasta and cooking liquid; cook until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Toss in chopped tender herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and/or chives).

    25 min