BOQUERONE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Broil bell peppers on a broiler pan about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blackened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, then let steam 20 minutes.
• When peppers are cool enough to handle, peel them, reserving all juices in bowl, and discard stems and seeds. Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Pour pepper juices through a sieve into another bowl, then add vinegar and sugar to juices, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then stir in peppers. Marinate peppers at room temperature, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours.
• Spoon peppers and juices into a shallow bowl and arrange anchovy strips decoratively on top.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and wipe out pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saute, stirring frequently, until peppers begin to soften, about 10 minutes, adjusting heat if they begin to brown. Transfer peppers to a plate, and add remaining oil to pan. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Return peppers to pan, and add reserved pasta water; stir in capers. Toss well with pasta and parsley in a serving bowl. Add boquerones, and gently toss to combine. Season with pepper and, if necessary, salt. Top with breadcrumbs.