Pasta a picchi pacchi is a traditional Italian pasta dish from the Campania region. It is made with a type of pasta called picchi pacchi, which are small, round pasta balls. The pasta is typically served in a tomato sauce, although there are many variations of the dish.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic and basil.
Sauté till onion is soft.
Add the anchovies, using a fork to mash into a paste.
Add tomatoes, bring to a bubble.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook the pasta.
Drain.
Pour on the hot sauce and mix well.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic and basil.
Sauté till onion is soft.
Add the anchovies, using a fork to mash into a paste.
Add tomatoes, bring to a bubble.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook the pasta.
Drain.
Pour on the hot sauce and mix well.
