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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

This traditional and delicious Italian pasta dish combines the classic Mediterranean ingredients: tomato, olives, capers, garlic and anchovies

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (150 g) uncooked spaghetti
  • 14 ounces (400 g) chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 ounce (30 g) canned anchovies
  • 1 clove minced garlic 
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • parsley
  • Salt/Pepper
  • pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Prepare all your ingredients (cut, mince etc.)
  2. Heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about ½ a minute. Add the anchovies and sauté until the anchovies have melted together about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and let the sauce simmer/sauté for about 5 minutes more.
  4. Add the olives and the capers and pepper flakes and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  5. Once you have boiled the pasta, drain the spaghetti saving 1-2 tablespoons of the water, and put pasta back into the pot.
  6. Add the sauce; mix well and heat for a few minutes. Sprinkle with some chopped parsley and serve.