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Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
"This spaghetti alla puttanesca is a classic Italian dinner recipe perfect for those who want to eat delicious comfort food. You can serve this easy spaghetti recipe as an afternoon snack idea. You can amp up this dish with chopped broccolini for a wonderfully crunchy texture. Adding crispy bacon bits would elevate this simple and delicious Italian dish even more. Fresh herbs such as oregano, basil, and parsley are perfect with this recipe. A simple Italian recipe that can be savored with white wine."
Serves6
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 ounce anchovy fillets
- 29 ounces canned whole plum tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 17 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt.
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Warm 2 tablespoons of oil with chopped garlic and anchovies in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Cook and stir occasionally until garlic is lightly golden.
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Add tomatoes and crush with a fork.
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Raise heat to medium-high and cook and stir occasionally for 10 minutes.
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Stir in olives, capers, red pepper flakes, and continue to simmer.
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Cook pasta until it is tender but not mushy.
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Toss with sauce and remaining tablespoon of oil.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
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Garnish with chopped parsley.
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