Nonnas Anchovy Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO-ANCHOVY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes with their juices until smooth. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and anchovies and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti, toss to combine, and serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

NONNA'S SWEET PASTA SAUCE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

NONNA MARIA'S SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• While the spaghetti cooks in salted boiling water, prepare the sauce. Heat up some olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and chili pepper, to taste. When the garlic is golden, add the anchovies, olives, capers, and walnuts.
• Let the mixture cook for about 1 minute before pouring the crushed plum tomatoes into the pan. Cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat.
• About a minute before the al dente stage, drain the spaghetti and add it to the saucepan, allowing it to finish cooking in the sauce. Sprinkle the spaghetti with freshly chopped parsley and transfer to a warm plate. Serve immediately.

DELLA NONNA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook until bright green and tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the peas with a slotted spoon or strainer and set aside. Use the same water to cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add the prosciutto or pancetta and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the shallot and thyme and cook until slightly softened, but not brown, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the wine. Let the wine evaporate slightly and then add the heavy cream. Cook until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir the cheese, parsley, and peas into the sauce until it thickens a little more.
• 3. Toss the pasta in the sauce and use the reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the sauce slightly. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and garnish with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

NONNA'S PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
• Put meat on a baking tray and bake, until juices run clear, about 20 minutes Process the carrot and onion together in a food processor, till smooth.
• Fry garlic in oil in a large saucepan, add the carrot and onion and bay leaf, fry for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and wine, bring to a boil.
• Lower heat to simmer and add the cooked meat, leaving whole.
• Add spices.
• Let simmer 2hrs on low.
• Serve over pasta.
• Top with freshly grated Parm cheese. When the sauce is ready to serve take the meat out and put on a serving dish and pass with the sauce.......the meat will be melt in your mouth good!!

PASTA WITH ANCHOVY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water for pasta over high heat. Place a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Toss in onions, reduce heat to low, and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add anchovies to onions and stir. Mix in butter and 1 tablespoon water. Gradually stir in milk. Remove from heat.
• Cook pasta to taste, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain. Add pasta to anchovy sauce. Mix in a bit of cooking water. Add 2/3 of parsley and toss. Place pasta in bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.

ANCHOVY-OLIVE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine olive oil and anchovies.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring to mash anchovies, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and onion and cook until tender, 5 minutes or so.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.