{"id":708,"date":"2010-02-11T16:00:48","date_gmt":"2010-02-11T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/?p=708"},"modified":"2010-02-11T16:00:48","modified_gmt":"2010-02-11T16:00:48","slug":"perfect-food-couples-no-3-tomatoes-and-anchovies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/2010\/02\/11\/perfect-food-couples-no-3-tomatoes-and-anchovies\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect food couples no.3 &#8211; tomatoes and anchovies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/img_1914.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-709\" title=\"Penne alla puttanesca \" src=\"http:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/img_1914.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/img_1914.jpg 3888w, https:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/img_1914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jamesramsden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/img_1914-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The union between that most indispensable of fishes \u2013 the anchovy \u2013 and the tomato, is particularly embraced in the Mediterranean. From a simple Provencal salad of tomatoes, anchovy, shallots and parsley, to the starter I served at my first ever dinner party, Piedmont peppers, it\u2019s a marriage that thrums of sunshine and sea.<\/p>\n<p><em>Puttanesca <\/em>is traditionally made with capers and olives, but this is a celebration of the simple love between anchovies and tomatoes, so I didn\u2019t use them. Also, I didn\u2019t have any.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Penne alla puttanesca<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Serves 2<\/p>\n<p>A small onion, peeled and finely chopped<\/p>\n<p>1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed<\/p>\n<p>1 red pepper, deseeded and finely sliced<\/p>\n<p>12 anchovies, chopped<\/p>\n<p>1 tin tomatoes<\/p>\n<p>A pinch crushed chilli<\/p>\n<p>A dash of double cream<\/p>\n<p>A handful basil<\/p>\n<p>160g penne<\/p>\n<p>Salt, pepper and sugar<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">*****************<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sweat the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Season and add the peppers and chopped anchovy. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When the peppers are soft, add the tomatoes, chilli, and a pinch of sugar.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simmer gently whilst you cook the pasta.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When the pasta is almost cooked, add the cream and basil.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drain the pasta and toss in the sauce.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Serve in warm bowls with Parmesan and torn basil leaves.<\/p>\n<p><em>What&#8217;s your favourite recipe using tomatoes and anchovies? 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