Spaghetti with Anchovies, Pine Nuts and Raisins

This pasta dish features the classic Sicilian flavor combination of savory, sweet and sour. Our version was inspired by a recipe from Vecchia Trattoria da Totò run by Guiseppe and Piera di Noto in Palermo. Toasted breadcrumbs, sprinkled on just before serving, provide pleasant crispness. We preferred fluffy panko breadcrumbs over regular powder-fine breadcrumbs, but crushing or chopping the panko before toasting ensured better blending with the pasta. Crush the panko in a zip-close plastic bag with a meat pounder or rolling pin, or simply chop it with a chef's knife on a cutting board.