Anchovy Spaghetti
Cheesy Garlic Toast
A savory, 15-minute pasta dish featuring a rich tomato-meat sauce tossed with tender spaghetti, paired perfectly with golden, oven-melted cheesy bread.
Anchovy Spaghetti is the ultimate solution for a quick yet satisfying weeknight meal. This recipe combines the deep, umami-rich flavors of a classic meat and tomato base with the comforting crunch of cheesy toast. It is a harmonious balance of textures and tastes, designed to get a delicious dinner on the table in minutes.
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- 150 g ground meat
- 50 g minced onion
- 50 g shredded carrot
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tbsp butter
- 30 g shredded cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Sauté the aromatics
Add the minced onions and shredded carrots into a hot pan. Sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. This provides the flavorful base for the sauce.
Tip: Keep the heat consistent so the vegetables soften evenly without burning. - 2Brown the ground meat
Add the ground meat to the softened aromatics in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, until it is thoroughly browned and fragrant.
Tip: Ensure the onions and carrots are softened before adding the meat to develop a flavorful base. - 3Add tomato paste
Once the meat is browned, stir in a dollop of tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until the paste is well incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken and develop an aromatic profile.
Tip: Cooking the tomato paste for a minute helps to mellow its acidity and deepen its flavor. - 4Simmer the sauce
Cover the pan with a lid and let the tomato-meat sauce simmer. This allows the flavors to meld together as the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.
Tip: Keep the heat low while simmering to prevent the bottom of the sauce from burning. - 5Combine with spaghetti
Add the pre-cooked spaghetti directly into the pan with the thickened meat sauce. Toss well to ensure every strand of pasta is evenly coated with the rich sauce.
Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of pasta cooking water to help loosen it. - 6Butter the bread
Arrange slices of bread on a baking tray and spread them generously with softened butter.
Tip: Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella and parmesan for a better melt and flavor combination. - 7Add cheese and bake
Sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheese over the buttered bread slices. Place the tray in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Tip: Watch the bread closely in the oven to ensure the cheese melts perfectly without the edges burning.
