SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL ANCHOVY AND CACIOCAVALLO CHEESE 

by Elena Levati

Spaghetti with basil

Spaghetti with basil, anchovies and caciocavallo cheese: a recipe that has roots in my childhood and that I have made many, many  times during the years!
This pasta recipe is very easy and super fast, but I’m sure that in its simplicity, it’ ll surprise you!
A perfect idea for a last minute lunch in the typical Italian style!
Spaghetti with basil

spaghetti al basilico e acciughe

SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL ANCHOVY AND CACIOCAVALLO

A simple, fast and super easy recipe for a quick lunch in the typical italian style! The perfect idea for a last minute dinner, that everyone always likes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine Italiana
Servings 2 persons

Ingredients
  

  • 160 gr spaghetti
  • 4 desalted anchovy fillets
  • a basil bunch
  • a pinch of red chilli pepper
  • 50 g caciocavallo cheese
  • e.v.o oil.

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water and drain them “al dente”.
  • Meanwhile prepare the seasoning: wash basil leaves, gently dry them and finely chop them.
  • Chop the anchovy fillets and put them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of oil and red chili pepper: put on fire and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the basil and turn off the flame after 1 minute.
  • Grate caciocavallo cheese.
  • Drain spaghetti, pour them in the pan and mix all.
  • Serve immediately adding caciocavallo cheese lo directly into the serving dishes.
Keyword basil, pasta italian style, typical italian style spaghetti,

Do you like basil pasta? So you have to try also the typical italian pesto sauce!

CLICK HERE for the step by step foto tutorial recipe!

Spaghetti with basil

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