Normally I do not start with a picture, but this dish is gorgeous!
This is another great summer dish that is so easy to make since it only has a couple ingredients: pasta, arugula, garlic, anchovies, olive oil and crushed red pepper. I call this a summer dish because although you can buy arugula in the grocery store year round, the fresh arugula that you will get in the summer (particularly at farmer's markets) is far superior.
Start by chopping up your arugula (you need about 2 cups), and thinly slicing about 2 cloves of garlic.
In 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sauteed the garlic and anchovies. Depending on your taste preferences, use about 6-10 fillets. I am partial to the anchovies packed in oil at Eataly. I really like the different versions with parsley and red pepper flakes. Since they come packed in oil, I pour in some of the oil to the pan. Saute until the anchovies start to liquefy, just a couple minutes.
Next transfer your pasta (spaghetti for this dish; 1/2 to 3/4 of a box) that you have cooked in salted boiling water for 7-10 minutes to the pan. Add in the chopped arugula and a few pinches of red pepper flakes. I think the spicier the better! The anchovies are pretty salty so you do not need any additional salt with this dish. Enjoy!!
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