Sautéed Rapini with Spaghetti, Garlic, Toasted Walnuts, and Anchovies
Ingredients
10ozspaghetti or gluten free spaghetti
2Tbsp anchovy oilsee tip
1/2fresh red chili pepperfinely chopped
4garlic clovespeeled but kept whole
1leavesbunch rapinistems diced,torn into small pieces
10inanchovy filletsoilsee tip
1/4cupwalnut halves
1/4cupfinely chopped fresh parsley
1Tbsp anchovy paste
Instructions
In large pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
While pasta cooks, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chili pepper, garlic, and rapini stems. Cook for 1 minute. Add anchovy fillets, breaking them up so they melt into the sauce. Add walnuts, rapini leaves, half of parsley, and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Cook for 2 minutes, adding more pasta water if too dry.
Add drained pasta to sauce along with anchovy paste, if using, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and discard garlic (or eat it!) and garnish with remaining parsley.
Notes
Per serving: 324 calories; 14 g protein; 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 47 g total carbohydrates (1 g sugars, 5 g fiber); 260 mg sodium