Friday 1 May 2020

SPAGHETTI WITH BLACK OLIVES AND ANCHOVIES

This is delicious and so very simple ...
You can prepare your own pasta  or  use 400gm of dried spaghetti pasta,  ( if you are able to find flour or pasta in the supermarkets  COVID 19 , May 2020 )
The dish uses both olive paste and olives
OLIVE PASTE ......
Place 2 anchovy fillets ( in oil , drained ) ,3 tbs of tiger nut flour or almond meal , 100gm of black pitted and sliced olives ,1 tsp of rinsed  capers and 1 tbs of rice bran oil in a blender  and pulse till smooth
Transfer to a bowl and set aside .
THE SAUCE.......
Heat 150 ml of rice bran oil in a fry pan over a low heat  , add 1 large clove of garlic, finely chopped,
1 red chilli finely chopped and stir with a wooden spoon .
Sprinkle in a handful of chopped flat leafed parsley and mix thoroughly .
Add 1 can 400gm of diced tomatoes , season lightly with cracked black pepper and sea salt .
Cook over a medium heat , stirring often .
Add the olive paste and 50gm of sliced , pitted green olives .
Turn off the heat .
PASTA
Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until el dente .
Drain .
CONSTRUCTION
Place the sauce back on a low heat .
Add spaghetti and a handful of chopped basil leaves , toss gently to combine .
Serve in a large warmed bowl in the centre of the table so everyone can help themselves .


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