Penne from Napoli

Submitted by Elisabetta47

"This is a very authentic, delicious, and unusual pasta. Don't be afraid of the anchovies. They melt into the other flavors and enhance without being noticable."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 pasta servings
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 10 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained & chopped
• 1⁄4 cup olive, black italian, sliced
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup tomato sauce
• 1 lb penne
• salt
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs

directions

1. Heat 4 T olive oil in large skillet over medium heat & saute garlic & chili pepper until garlic is golden.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add anchovies & mash gently with a wooden spoon until a paste is formed.
3. Add capers & olives & stir for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes & tomato sauce & simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Cook the penne according to package directions.
6. Heat remaining oil in a small skillet, add bread crumbs & saute until golden brown.
7. Add cooked & drained penne to sauce, toss well, & taste for salt.
8. Sprinkle with bread crumbs & serve immediately.