Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Background
This tasty pasta dish was invented (and named!) in the sixties - Spaghetti alla puttanesca literally means "spaghetti in whore's style". The sauce alone is called sugo alla puttanescaΒ in Italy and there are many versions now. The typical ingredients are tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic. Sometimes chilli is added too. Traditionally it's served with spaghetti, but other pasta can be used too. This one is an appropriately spicy version!
Ingredients
- 300g spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 plump clove of garlic (pressed)
- 4 slices of anchovies, from a jar
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp capers, chopped
- 100g pitted black olives
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti according to the instructions on the pack, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan, add the garlic, anchovies and chilli, then fry for about 1 minute.
- When fragrant, add the capers, stir a few times, then add the tomatoes and the olives. Cook for 5 minutes, stir in the vinegar and season with salt & pepper. Take it off the heat, and mix with the pasta.
- Sprinkle some grated cheese on the top, if you like.
- Serve hot.
Tips
Use gluten-free pasta if gluten is a problem for you!Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Valentine's Day
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Semi-vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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