Italian
Midnight Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, Chili and Breadcrumbs
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A classic midnight spaghetti recipe by Giorgione, featuring garlic, olive oil, chili pepper, anchovies, and toasted breadcrumbs. Quick, flavourful, and perfect for a late-night craving.
Ingredients
7 items- SpaghettiQuantity as needed for 1-2 people
- Extra Virgin Olive OilGood quality extra virgin olive oil, used both for cooking and raw
- Chili Pepper1–2 whole dried chili peppers or crushed red pepper flakes
- GarlicSeveral cloves, left whole with skin on
- Anchovies2–3 anchovy fillets preserved in oil or salt
- Pane Secco / MollicaDry bread or breadcrumbs, toasted in the pan
- PeperoncinataChili-infused oil or chili paste, a small drizzle
Method
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti.
- While the pasta cooks, place a large pan over medium heat and add the dry breadcrumbs. Toast them, stirring, until golden and fragrant.
- Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil to the pan, along with one or two whole chili peppers (or crushed red pepper flakes) and several cloves of garlic (left whole with the skin on).
- Add 2–3 anchovy fillets to the pan and let them melt into the oil.
- When the pasta is al dente, transfer it directly to the pan using tongs, reserving some pasta water. Do not drain completely.
- Add a splash more olive oil and a drizzle of peperoncinata (chili oil). Toss vigorously to combine.
- Serve immediately, with extra breadcrumbs on top if desired.
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