Lemony Pasta With Kelp, Chile and Anchovies
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- Kosher salt, as needed
- 1pound rigatoni or other pasta
- 4 to 8anchovy fillets, chopped
- 4large garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 1½teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus fresh lemon juice, to taste
- ¼teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
- ¼cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ½cup/70 grams kelp purée or thawed kelp smoothie cubes (see Note)
- ½cup finely chopped parsley, plus more for serving
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
415 calories; 14 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 59 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 267 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just shy of al dente, usually 1 to 2 minutes earlier than the cooking time suggested on the packaging. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes to make a paste.
- Step 3
In a 12-inch skillet, heat ¼ cup oil over medium. Add anchovy paste and cook, stirring, until the anchovies begin to dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add kelp and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup parsley and the butter. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If the mixture seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, tossing to coat the pasta with sauce. Season with salt and lemon juice, to taste.
- Step 4
Garnish with more parsley, drizzle with oil, if desired, and serve immediately.
Tip
- Kelp purée and smoothie cubes are available from Atlantic Sea Farms (atlanticseafarms.com) and Ocean’s Balance (oceansbalance.com). Or if you have access to fresh kelp, blanch it first, then purée in a blender.
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Cooking Notes
Jing G
There are so many different types of kelp (at least in the japanese markets where I shop), would the kelp in here be equivalent to kombu?
Mel Harte
Here's a hack: go to your local Japanese deli/restaurant takeout and get some seaweed salad... add the anchovies and lemon parts and you've got it!
Eva
To be fair, anchovies is protein
Heather B
This dish is simply divine, coupled with a fantastic glass of white! For Kelp, Kombu is the Japanese equivalent and I was able to find it at my local Whole Foods in the ethnic food section. A 40 g package of dry Kombu produced just a tad over 140 g purée. I soaked the dry Kombu in warm, salt water for about an hour then drained and chopped very finely to get my purée. I skipped the lemon juice and just doubled the sauce recipe instead. Coupled with made home-made pasta and it was magnificent.
Pete Roddy
Fresh! Right now is the season. I'll be harvesting some for pickling.
Darcy Parsons
I added some fresh cherry tomatoes cut in half and sauteed them before adding the seaweed. So good. Anchovies are protein and good for you to boot!
Ginger
'Kelp'is a generic term for the larger seaweeds, edibility and preparation varies widely. If you go foraging at the shore, a little research is required to identify edible let alone tasty, easy to prepare 'kelp'. What you find at the store will vary also, but presumably chosen for flavor, ease of prep and of course edibility.
maxcan
Dried kelp is available from different sources, like Maine and Iceland; and pretty convenient - use what you need and keep the rest dry. I have used it in soups, lentil burgers, etc. The question is "how much dried kelp is needed to make 70 grams of puree?" I guess the general idea is to reconstitute the kelp, drain it, and puree?
jbmacaluso
I'm going to try spinach instead of kelp. Maybe add more anchovies which I love.
B
People with MSG allergies may be sensitive to all the (natural) glutamates in kelp / konbu. Made this with dulse and wakame - just soaked the dried seaweed for 5 min, drained, and puréed. It was a bit anchovy forward, not bad. Thought it was tasty, family did not enjoy.
mrB
Two things, Number one You can get puréed smoothie kelp at most high end fish markets. And number two this is so delicious and incredible it’s been a regular in our family for years!
Heather B
This dish is simply divine, coupled with a fantastic glass of white! For Kelp, Kombu is the Japanese equivalent and I was able to find it at my local Whole Foods in the ethnic food section. A 40 g package of dry Kombu produced just a tad over 140 g purée. I soaked the dry Kombu in warm, salt water for about an hour then drained and chopped very finely to get my purée. I skipped the lemon juice and just doubled the sauce recipe instead. Coupled with made home-made pasta and it was magnificent.
Lisa Efthymiou
This is good. I re-hydrated some dried kelp. Serve alongside a protein, because there's none.
Eva
To be fair, anchovies is protein
Darcy Parsons
I added some fresh cherry tomatoes cut in half and sauteed them before adding the seaweed. So good. Anchovies are protein and good for you to boot!
maxcan
Dried kelp is available from different sources, like Maine and Iceland; and pretty convenient - use what you need and keep the rest dry. I have used it in soups, lentil burgers, etc. The question is "how much dried kelp is needed to make 70 grams of puree?" I guess the general idea is to reconstitute the kelp, drain it, and puree?
jbmacaluso
I'm going to try spinach instead of kelp. Maybe add more anchovies which I love.
Johnny in Tampa
I just ordered the last jar of kelp puree on Amazon. 12 bucks. I am sure the seller will get more soon. And - regarding fresh kelp - what is edible, what is not - I always wondered about that!
Ginger
'Kelp'is a generic term for the larger seaweeds, edibility and preparation varies widely. If you go foraging at the shore, a little research is required to identify edible let alone tasty, easy to prepare 'kelp'. What you find at the store will vary also, but presumably chosen for flavor, ease of prep and of course edibility.
Johnny in Tampa
great _ I would love to do this- thanks for the tip!
Johnny in Tampa
I just ordered the last jar of kelp puree on Amazon. 12 bucks. I am sure the seller will get more soon. And - regarding fresh kelp - what is edible, what is not - I always wondered about that!
Jen in Astoria
Anyone in the NYC area know where to buy fresh kelp? Not dried? Thanks! I just don't like the idea of prefrozen cubes.
Johnny in Tampa
Probably Chinatown. (former NYer) ---I ordered the jar online. Making tonight.
emily
Do any mainstream grocers carry kelp? Not sure where to look.
Mel Harte
Here's a hack: go to your local Japanese deli/restaurant takeout and get some seaweed salad... add the anchovies and lemon parts and you've got it!
Gail
Unfortunately the seaweed salad in Japanese restaurants is filled with unacceptable additives, as mentioned in the article that referenced this recipe.
Jing G
There are so many different types of kelp (at least in the japanese markets where I shop), would the kelp in here be equivalent to kombu?
B. Miller
Is there another form of kelp besides puree and smoothie cubes that will work in this recipe?
Pete Roddy
Fresh! Right now is the season. I'll be harvesting some for pickling.
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