Pasta with Anchovies and Zucchini Flowers

Method

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2. Cook the penne pasta in the boiling water until al dente.
3. In a pan, heat plenty of olive oil over medium-low heat.
4. Add anchovy fillets and stir until they dissolve into the oil.
5. Add sliced garlic and sliced fresh chili pepper.
6. Add a few fresh mint leaves.
7. Clean the zucchini flowers by removing the inner pistil and the outer sepals, then slice them thinly.
8. When the pasta is al dente (a little earlier than fully cooked), drain it and transfer it directly to the pan with the sauce.
9. Toss the pasta in the sauce and let it absorb the flavors for a minute.
10. Add the sliced zucchini flowers and turn off the heat.
11. Add torn fresh mint leaves and grated salted ricotta cheese; mix well.
12. Serve with additional grated ricotta salata and chili pepper slices if desired.