Description

Pasta Puttanesca is a delightful meal featuring spaghetti tossed in a savory sauce of tomatoes, olives, and anchovies. Easy to prepare and packed with irresistible flavors, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting home-cooked meal.

Ingredients

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12 oz spaghetti
salt to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
red pepper flakes to taste
4 canned anchovies
5 oz black olives, halved lengthwise and pitted
2 heaping tablespoons small capers, rinsed
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, not drained
½ cup packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
cracked black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prep your wide skillet for even cooking and gather all ingredients.
Begin boiling a large pot of water for the pasta. Once boiling, salt the water generously and cook the spaghetti until just al-dente. Drain the pasta, saving a cup of the cooking water.
While waiting for the pasta to boil, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
If using anchovies, add them to the skillet and sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds until they dissolve in the oil.
Stir in the olives and capers, cooking for 1 minute more. Then, add the diced tomatoes and half of the chopped parsley, sautéing for 2 additional minutes.
Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, simmering over medium heat. Gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is well coated.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Notes

Using high-quality spaghetti enhances the simplicity of the dish.
Adjust anchovy and olive quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavors.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 5mg