Italian Pasta Recipes - Rustic-style Tagliatelle (Tagliatelle alla Rustica) Recipe

Ingredients                     

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 90 ml/6 tbsp olive oil

• 50 g/2 oz/1 small can anchovies, chopped, reserving the oil

• 5 ml/1 tsp dried oregano

• 45 ml/3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 225 g/8 oz tagliatelle, preferably fresh

• Thin slivers of fresh Parmesan cheese

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Method:

1. Fry (sauté) the garlic in the oil until golden brown. Remove from the heat and add the anchovies in their oil.

2. Return to the heat and cook gently, stirring, until the anchovies form a paste.

3. Stir in the oregano, parsley, a very little salt and lots of black pepper.

4. Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle, drain and return to the pan. Add the sauce, toss well and serve garnished with the Parmesan.