Bagnet Verde Sauce

Submitted by quotFoodThe Way To

"This is garlicky and served over pasta such as rigatoni! A nice change from red (marinara) sauce."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb rigatoni pasta
• 2 bunches fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 6 -8 anchovies packed in oil
• 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 4 tablespoons capers
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (if you want it extra hot) (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine remaining ingredients (except Parmesan cheese) in a blender or food processor and process to form a paste.
3. Pour paste into a large skillet and cook 4-5 minutes.
4. When pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and add to skillet.
5. Drain pasta and add to skillet.
6. Add cheese, stirring well until liquid has almost evaporated.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Reviews

[mianbao]

This is definitely not the same old boring pasta. While not at all a diet food, the combination of strong flavors is wonderful. It is also easy to make. I made half of the recipe, and the small can of anchovies I had was perfect for this amount. There is quite a lot of olive oil in this, and I suppose it would be possible to cut down without losing the flavor. Or you could dip your bread in the olive oil on your plate. I am so glad I tried this. Thank you for posting the recipe.