My Dad loved this dish because he loved anchovies.

Every Italian makes it just a little different.

I actually had to measure all the ingredients because I always eyeball it.

1/3 cup oil

6 cloves thin sliced garlic

Zest of one lemon

One can of flat anchovies with the oil

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Juice of the one lemon

1/2 cup fresh diced mint. Only use fresh.

One pound linguine

1 cup grated cheese

1/4 cup capers with the juice

Heat the oil and lightly brown the garlic

Cut the anchovies into thirds and add the anchovies with the oil from the can to the oil and garlic.

Cook on medium until the anchovies start to melt

Add the lemon zest and red pepper and cook for two minutes

Add the capers and mint and set aside

Boil the pasta in salted water

Drain and save one cup of pasta water.

Put the cooked pasta into the pan with the anchovies and mix well on medium heat

If it is too dry add 1/2 cup of the pasta water

Take off the heat

Add the lemon juice and cheese

Serve it with crusty bread and steamed broccoli

This dish can also be made with tuna

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