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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

A tangy, somewhat salty Italian pasta dish made with tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic. The ingredients combine to create a robust, flavorful sauce.

Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the spaghetti.

2

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5

Add anchovy fillets and cook, stirring frequently, until they dissolve, about 2 minutes.

6

Add canned tomatoes, breaking them into small pieces with a spoon.

7

Stir in olives, capers, and red chili flakes.

8

Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

9

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.

10

Toss spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid as needed to loosen the sauce.

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