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Bobby Flay Teams Up with Ina Garten for a Quick and Delicious Pasta Dish
Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Ina Garten recently joined forces on Garten’s show, Be My Guest, to create a comforting dinner and dessert. Flay prepared an easy yet elevated weeknight pasta that highlights a pantry staple—anchovies.
In their cooking session, Garten expressed her appreciation for anchovies, hinting that Flay was the right choice for this dish. Flay has mentioned before that anchovies are one of the ingredients he cannot live without, which adds depth and flavor to any meal.
Fresh Pasta with Anchovy Butter and Chives
Flay’s recipe features six key ingredients: fettuccine pasta, butter, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest, and chives. To elevate the dish further, he prepares garlic-toasted breadcrumbs for an added crunch. This simple yet flavorful dish can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights.
Recipe Overview
- Anchovy Butter: Flay blends anchovies with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Once the fettuccine is cooked al dente, he mixes the pasta with reserved pasta water and the anchovy butter to create a creamy sauce that coats the noodles.
- Garlic-Toasted Breadcrumbs: The chef toasts panko breadcrumbs in extra virgin olive oil with garlic paste, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toasting them in a skillet enhances their flavor, resulting in a delicious topping for the pasta.
The final dish is a creamy pasta that tastes like it took hours to prepare, but it only takes minutes! Garten assures viewers that even those skeptical about anchovies will enjoy this dish since the anchovy flavor is subtle and well-balanced.
A Complete Meal
To round out this satisfying meal, Flay and Garten suggest serving it alongside a simple side salad for an added serving of vegetables. For those who want to incorporate greens directly into the pasta, Flay’s Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini is another delightful option.
Irresistible Dessert
To finish off the meal, Garten prepared a refreshing Irish Coffee Affogato with Biscotti. By simply adding a scoop of ice cream to a 4-ingredient Irish Coffee, this dessert becomes a perfect way to wind down after dinner. If you’d prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can omit the whiskey without compromising sweetness.
Flay aptly described the dish as the “perfect speedy supper” while Garten praised its simplicity, making it an ideal choice for home cooks seeking a delicious and easy dinner option.
For the full details on the recipe and preparation, tune in to Be My Guest with Ina Garten or check out the original article on Eating Well. Flay describes it as the “ideal quick dinner.”
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