Spicy anchovy pasta

Celebration time - Part 4.

Ingredients (serves 4 to 6):
1 packet of spaghettini
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
100g anchovies, minced
2 to 4 chilli padi, chopped
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Cook the pasta till al dente. Drain and set aside. Keep the water used to cook the pasta.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic over medium heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the anchovies and chilli padi and fry till caramelised, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the pasta and mix well. Then add water, one ladle at a time, until pasta is moist.
4. Add salt to taste. Serve warm.

Tips:
When making pasta for a party, cook half a pack at a time to ensure there's enough water in the pot to cook them well.

Recipe source: Simply Her magazine (Dec 2008)