½cupfinely grated pecorino romanoplus more for serving
1lemonzested and juiced
¼cupeach chopped fresh dill and parsley
Extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepperfor serving
Instructions
Bring a shallow amount of water to a boil over high heat. Season with a touch of salt (not as much as you normally would for pasta as we are using less water here!)**
Drop pasta into boiling water and stir.
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add in Calabrian chilis and anchovies and cook, stirring, until the anchovies melt into the butter. Add in a couple splashes of pasta water to create a sauce and to stop the garlic and anchovies from cooking further.
Once pasta is just a touch under al dente, add it to the pan with the butter along with another splash or two of pasta water.
Continue to cook pasta in the butter sauce, stirring constantly until the pasta is al dente and a creamy sauce is created. Add more pasta water as necessary.
Stir in cheese and, again, add more pasta water if needed.
Stir in lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt.
Stir in herbs.
Serve topped with more pecorino, olive oil and black pepper.
Notes
*I would make sure to prep all the ingredients before starting cooking, as this dish comes together very quick!**I do less water to create a very starchy pasta water that helps create a nice glossy butter sauce.