Pasta with Anchovies and Tomatoes
- 1 pound bowtie-shaped pasta (farfalle)
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- a 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced
- a 28- to 32-ounce can tomatoes, drained, reserving juice, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping), or to taste
- Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
- In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.
- Add anchovies and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes with reserved juice, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Add capers, prosciutto, basil or parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander.
- In a large bowl toss pasta with sauce and serve with Parmesan.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-anchovies-and-tomatoes-13602 (may not work)