Vermicelli piccanti alla calabrese is a type of pasta dish from the Calabria region of Italy. It is made with vermicelli pasta, which is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Other ingredients in the dish may include olives, onions, and peppers.
BRING the pasta water to a boil and cook pasta.
MEANWHILE, in a large skillet heat the olive oil.
ADD the garlic and sauté till golden.
ADD the chili pepper and sauté for a minute more.
ADD the anchovy and mash into a puree with a fork.
DRAIN pasta lightly reserving a 1/4-cup of the water.
POUR hot anchovy sauce onto pasta.
TOSS moistening with a tablespoon or two of the pasta water if you like.
SPRINKLE with parsley.