Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCotognaSpaghetti Recipe

Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Cotogna
Time30m
Serves4

burro, acciughe e finocchio

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Spaghetti

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

Preparing Sauce

  1. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the anchovy fillets and cook until they dissolve into the butter, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

  2. 3

    Add Fennel

    Slice the fennel bulb thinly and add it to the skillet. Sauté the fennel for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes tender.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with some reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Toss to combine and season with salt to taste. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

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