No Cream, No Garlic: The Northern Italian Fettuccini Trick Using Anchovy Paste for Pure Umami
Chef Brian shares a recipe from Lake Como, Italy — a creamy fettuccini with wild mushrooms and anchovy paste that delivers deep umami flavor in under 10 minutes. No cream, no garlic; the silky sauce comes entirely from pasta water, butter, and starch. A must-watch for anyone wanting to understand how to build complex flavor with minimal ingredients.
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🧾 Ingredients
- 1fettuccini pasta
- 2wild mushrooms
- 3anchovy paste
- 4extra virgin olive oil
- 5pasta water
- 6unsalted butter
- 7Parmesan cheese
- 8fresh parsley
- 9fresh chives
- 10salt
- 11cracked black pepper
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