Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies
Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies balances briny anchovies with warm garlic-infused olive oil for a rich, savory coating on tender pasta. Toasted breadcrumbs add crunch, while fresh parsley brightens each bite and Parmesan lends a salty finish. Serve this comforting dish for a quick weeknight dinner or as a simple first course for guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies and garlic; cook and stir constantly until the anchovies sizzle and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in bread crumbs and turn off the heat. Mix in parsley and pepper.
- 4
Toss the anchovy sauce with the hot pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.
- Calories 354.42 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 11.7 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 57.09 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.76 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 430.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 75.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.53 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 188.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 37.65 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 12.15 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 354.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies healthy?
- Sicilian Spaghetti with Anchovies has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 354.42 calories and 11.7 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.7 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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