Nigella's Pasta with Anchovy Sauce Recipe | Nigellissima

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines provide a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach adds nutrients while being cost-effective.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide a similar heat with more flavor.

Add spelt spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente.

In a blender, combine green olives, anchovies, pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.

Add a generous amount of olive oil to the blender.

Blend the ingredients until smooth to create the sauce.

Before draining the pasta, reserve some of the starchy cooking water.

Add a bit of the reserved pasta water to the sauce and blend again until creamy.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pan.

Pour the green sauce over the pasta and mix well to combine.

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