Alex's Anchovy Bucatini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. 2
   Put about 3 cups stale Italian bread on a baking sheet and put in hot oven.
3. 3
   Bake for 10 minutes, cool and add to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a bottom blade.
4. 4
   Pulse into crumbs.
5. 5
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
6. 6
   Salt the water and add the pasta.
7. 7
   Cook until al dente.
8. 8
   Remove 1 cup of the cooking water and reserve.
9. 9
   Drain the pasta and set aside.
10. 10
    In a large saute pan, add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the bread crumbs and cook over medium-high heat until golden and well coated.
11. 11
    Remove from the pan to a plate.
12. 12
    Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of the oil to the pan and when hot, add the anchovies and the minced red bell peppers and cook, rapidly, stirring them around with a wooden spoon, for about 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Add the onions and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
14. 14
    Add the garlic and chili flakes, cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
15. 15
    Add 1/2 to 1 cup of the bread crumbs and half of the cheese.
16. 16
    Stir in the pasta, toss to combine, adding the cooking liquid as needed.
17. 17
    Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and parsley.
18. 18
    Serve immediately.