Spaghetti Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish packed with robust flavors from capers, olives, and anchovies, which meld together in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 100 grams spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 pieces anchovy fillets chopped
- 1 cup canned tomatoes crushed
- 1/4 cup black olives pitted and sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chopped anchovy fillets to the pan, stirring them into the garlic and oil until dissolved.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sliced black olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 16mg