spaghetti alla puttanesca
(2 ratings)
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (literally "spaghetti a la whore" in Italian) is a tangy, somewhat salty Italian pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century. The ingredients are typical of Southern Italian cuisine: tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers and garlic.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For spaghetti alla puttanesca
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8 ouncespasta (spaghetti, penne, linguine)
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1/2 cupolive oil
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3 clovesgarlic, minced
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2 cupspureed tomatoes
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1 Tablespoanchovy paste
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2 tablespotomato paste
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3 tablespocapers
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20black or green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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1/2 teaspored pepper flakes
How To Make spaghetti alla puttanesca
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1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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2Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovy paste, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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3Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.
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