Tagliatelle, olives & anchovies

Published on 2 November 2025 at 19:23

Savour the robust simplicity of this classic Italian pairing. Our flat, ribbon-like tagliatelle is the perfect canvas for the deep, assertive flavours of the Mediterranean. We combine the deep, briny intensity of olives with the potent, savoury punch of anchovies, creating a sauce that is unapologetically robust and deeply comforting. The seamles saltiness of the anchovies melts beautifully into the mix, creating a rich umami base.

Ingredients

For the pangrattato

  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 150g Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ½ lemon, zest only
  • handful flatleaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the tagliatelle in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, according to the packet instructions, or until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, to make the pangrattato, melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast for a few minutes until crunchy and golden. Stir in the lemon zest and parsley and take off the heat.
  • To make the pasta sauce, heat the oil in a medium frying pan or sauté pan. Add the anchovies, chilli and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir through the olives and tomato.
  • Drain the tagliatelle and mix into the sauce. Divide between the serving bowls, scatter over the pangraatto and serve.