Try this flavorful spaghetti with spicy anchovies and asparagus recipe.

Spaghetti con alici piccanti e asparagi

Spaghetti with spicy anchovies and asparagus is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a first course that combines simplicity and character. Among Italian recipes, this spring pasta stands out for its balance of flavors: it’s easy to prepare but guarantees a gourmet and refined result. The secret lies in the contrast between the sweetness of asparagus and yellow cherry tomatoes, which add a vibrant, sunny touch, and the bold, spicy kick of anchovies in sauce.

The dish is completed with a fresh and crunchy touch: a breadcrumb mixture scented with mint and lemon that envelops the spaghetti, offering a pleasant aromatic note. Bring the vibrancy of the season to your table with spaghetti with spicy anchovies and asparagus, a tasty and original proposal!

Here are other delicious Italian recipes with anchovies for your spring menus:

• Fusilloni with lettuce cream and marinated anchovies
• Spaghetti with zucchini cream, yellow cherry tomatoes, and marinated anchovies
• Paccheri with artichokes, pecorino cream, and anchovies
• Fettuccine with parsley sauce and anchovies

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti
• 200g asparagus
• 100g yellow cherry tomatoes
• 50g anchovies in spicy sauce
• 100g breadcrumbs
• 1 lemon (zest)
• Mint leaves
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, clean and cut the asparagus into small pieces. Halve the yellow cherry tomatoes.
3. In a pan, heat some olive oil and sauté the asparagus until tender. Add the cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the anchovies in spicy sauce to the pan, stirring gently to combine.
5. In another small pan, toast the breadcrumbs with lemon zest and chopped mint leaves until golden and fragrant.
6. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the asparagus and anchovies. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
7. Serve the spaghetti topped with the toasted breadcrumb mixture for a crunchy finish.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian