Spaghetti with Fresh Anchovies, Caramelized Onions and Thyme
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 appetizer
 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic -- whole
1 large spanish onion -- cut 1/2 inch thk rounds
1 pound fresh anchovies
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup freshly-toasted breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil and cook garlic and onion until golden brown -- about 10 minutes. Remove fillets from anchovies and set aside. Remove garlic. Add thyme, anchovies and white wine to onions and bring to boil. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and remove from heat. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and drain. Toss pasta into anchovy mixture and stir until well-coated -- 30 seconds -- and pour into heated serving bowl. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and serve immediately.