This is a favorite dish for me. It takes you to Italy without leaving home. It is easy to prepare and tastes expensive!
PrintFresh Tomato & Anchovy Sauce with Spaghetti {featuring Aria Sparkling Wines}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 fresh tomatoes - quartered
- 3 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1 bunch of scallions - chopped
- 2 oz. can of anchovies with capers and olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped
- 2 tbs. olive oil and more for drizzling
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese
- 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan with olive oil. Add the scallions and sauté on a low heat for a minute or two.
- Add the garlic and the tomatoes and continue to sauté until the tomatoes soften.
- Gently mash the tomatoes with a potato masher.
- Add the anchovies and mash the sauce once again with the potato masher. Add the seasonings, parsley and the raisins; cover and turn the heat off. Gently; heat the sauce on low when the spaghetti is ready.
- Prepare the spaghetti as directed.
- Plate the spaghetti in a serving dish. Drizzle and little olive oil over the spaghetti; add a dash of red pepper flakes, black pepper and grated cheese.
- Top with the sauce and toss.
Living the Gourmet is pleased to present the sparkling wines of the Segura Viudas Estate.
The Segura Viudas Estate, located in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain, has a long and storied history, dating back nearly a thousand years. The estate began its history as an inhabited watchtower in the 11th century, before being converted into a Catalan country house roughly two-hundred years later, which provided all sorts of produce for the local monastery - including wine grapes.
It was not until the 1850s, however, that Segura Viudas began producing the cavas for which it is now world renowned. Since that time, the Estate has become one of the world's top producers of sparkling wine, and has garnered a reputation as crisp and pristine as the cavas on which it is founded.
Living the Gourmet had the opportunity to sample two of the Estate's cavas, the Estate Extra Dry, and the Brut.
The Estate Extra Dry is a slightly less dry cava. Fermented for a minimum of nine months, the Estate Extra Dry is a complex blend of ripened fruit with only subtle acidity, and a light texture. With an intense nose and a combination of floral-backed fruity notes, the Estate Extra Dry is an elegant wine with just a touch of sweetness carried on its yeasty aromas.
Upon sampling the Estate Brut, one is instantly aware of its white fruit and citrus aromas. However, its prime feature is its persistent mousse, and light tropical notes, accompanied by subtle though ever-present floral notes. While featuring a balanced acidity, it is a refreshing cava, with a smooth finish.
As the winemakers suggest, I would pair the Brut alongside fish, preferably shellfish, or a shellfish sauce with pasta. The Estate Extra Dry would pair perfectly either with a spicy dish, goat cheese, feta, or as an aperitif.
It was a pleasure sampling these wines, and Living the Gourmet can easily recommend the cavas of the Segura Viudas Estate to our readers.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
**I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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sandie says
It sounds delicious except to be honest - I don't care for anchovies!
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, Yes, Yes, and Yes....delicious...any left, I will be over....This looks incredible! I was having trouble getting in to your blog for the longest time. Just wanted you to know, I don't know if you had anyone else say anything. But seems to be ok now. My mom used to make tomato and anchovy sauce over spaghetti. We all loved it. I really love anything with anchovy, but it has to be cooked. I guess it is the flavor that I like. The wines also sound like a perfect match for this dish and there is nothing like a good tasting wine. Thanks for sharing this dish...Have a blessed weekend, dear friend! Now off to see your cake recipe. Dottie 🙂
AnnMarie says
Delicious! I have a recipe very similar that I make for my husband and I! It is so delicious and fresh. The anchovies give it just enough extra flavor.
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, This sauce seems pretty adventurous for me...interesting though! I've never imagined raisins and anchovies in a spaghetti sauce. The combination seems to almost contradict each other. Nevertheless I would definitely give it a try... Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Annalisa B says
Truly excellent preparation! Very good!
Good weekend long
Carol says
Merry Christmas Catherine.......I add anchovies to my marinara sauce and can't wait to try this version....and the
wines sound wonderful.
Warmly, Carol from Chicago
Velva says
The Spanish Cava would be delightful. I enjoy sparkling wines this time of year.
Your hearty pasta dish looks divine.
Happy Holidays Catherine!
Velva
Beth says
Your spaghetti sauce looks so fresh and delicious. Well done!
~Nee~ says
Open the door Catherine , on my way with plate in hand 🙂 will have to check here to see if the wines or carried here ... if not ... I will ckeck on line . Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week . :))
Comedy Plus says
Okay, I'm hungry now. You know how I love all things pasta.
Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs. ♥♥♥