Chicken Pasta with Anchovy Rosemary Sauce
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November 15, 2024
This Chicken Pasta with Anchovy Rosemary Sauce is a bold and aromatic dish that combines the savory depth of anchovies with the earthy essence of rosemary. The sauce, blended with garlic and lemon juice, creates a rich, umami-packed coating for tender chunks of chicken and perfectly cooked pasta.
Tossed together in one pan, this meal comes together quickly and delivers layers of flavor in every bite. The anchovy rosemary sauce clings to the pasta beautifully, while a hint of red pepper and fresh parsley adds a bright finish. It’s a rustic, satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients:
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| 2ounces anchovies in oil | |
| 1 chicken breast boneless | |
| 4tablespoons rosemary fresh | |
| 1large clove garlic peeled, roughly chopped | |
| 0.5 juice of lemon | |
| 4servings kosher salt | |
| 3tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1tablespoon poultry seasoning | |
| 0.5teaspoon pepper flakes red | |
| 0.5pound spaghetti |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Anchovy Rosemary Sauce
1. In a food processor, combine garlic, anchovies (with their oil), rosemary, and lemon juice. Blend until fairly smooth.
2. Gradually add olive oil while blending until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set the sauce aside.
2. Gradually add olive oil while blending until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set the sauce aside.
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2.
Season the Chicken
Season the chicken with red pepper flakes, poultry seasoning, and a pinch of kosher salt. Set aside.
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3.
Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 6-9 minutes for al dente. Once done, drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 6-9 minutes for al dente. Once done, drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.
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4.
Cook the Chicken
1. Heat a bit of olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
2. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
2. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
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5.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
1. Once the chicken is cooked, add the drained pasta directly into the pan with the chicken.
2. Pour in the prepared anchovy rosemary sauce and toss to coat the pasta and chicken evenly. If the sauce needs thinning, add a small amount of reserved pasta water.
2. Pour in the prepared anchovy rosemary sauce and toss to coat the pasta and chicken evenly. If the sauce needs thinning, add a small amount of reserved pasta water.
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6.
Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
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