We know that anchovies are polarizing. It seems as though folks love them, or really do not. I invite you to think of them as savory flavor enhancers, as opposed to being “fishy”. In fact, they do have umami complexity and add immensely to this dish. We highly suggest you use them the first time you make this recipe. If you didn’t know the anchovies were in there, we doubt you’d be able to tell. The anti-anchovy folks in the house loved this dish!