Sicilian Pasta -Inspired by Nigella -on the table in 15 minutes or less!

[Jamberie]

I'm always on the lookout for recipes that can be on the table in 20minutes or less. This one fits the bill. Don't be put off by the ingredients. They work well together. If you don't like anchovies, see the note below. If you like the idea, you will find more information in Nigella Lawson's Nigellissima.

Name of Recipe: Sicilian Pasta -Inspired by Nigella

Number of People: 4-6

Ingredients:

500g Pasta of choice
1x 400g can tinned tomatoes
30g anchovies (or less/more depending on if you have any anchovy haters)
20g capers
100g almonds
40g sultanas
1-2 cloves garlic
Basil to serve


Preparation:

1)   Have all ingredients ready to go.

2)   Put the dry pasta in a pot of boiling water.

3)   Put all other ingredients (except for the basil) in the TMX bowl, Chop 20sec/Speed 6 or 7.

4)   If you like the sauce uncooked (like Nigella): When the pasta is ready pour the sauce over and serve. You are done.
      If you like the sauce cooked (like me) follow on: Scrape down the sides. Cook for 5mins/100^oC/Sp1 MC ON
      
5)   Put 100mL of pasta cooking water into the TMX, continue to cook at 90^oC/Sp1 until your pasta is how you like it.

6)   Strain the pasta and put it back in the pot. Add the sauce and mix. Add chopped basil leaves. Serve.

Tips/Hints:

Blitzing the sauce at speed 6 will result in some crunch from the almonds. If you have little ones, I suggest speed 9 just to make sure all the bits are not choking hazards.

My DH didn't like this as he doesn't like anchovies. Next time I will use parmesan cheese instead of anchovies...then after that I'll add an anchovy or two and see if he notices  

I can imagine olives being a nice addition to this one (if you like olives -I don't).

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[obbie]

yum, always looking for fast ideas.

[Ekusumo]

Looks good. Will be trying this. Thanks!

[Wonder]

I'm not an anchovie eater and have never tried capers but this sounds interesting and quick. I'll keep it in mind.

[Jamberie]

Maybe just start with parmesan cheese Wonder... Then add one anchovy if you feel adventurous!

[Miss Cazz]

Yumm. Will defiantly try this.
My family love anchovies and capers so will use them. Think ill add black olives too. And maybe a hint of cayenne pepper to spice it up