Spaghetti With Olives And Tomato (Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca) Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Olives And Tomato (Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add for more heat); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste (1/2 tsp = 1 anchovy fillet); 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (or 14 oz can); 1 tablespoon capers, lightly washed and drained; 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup black olives (or Greek olives); salt; 1 lb spaghetti; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add for more heat)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste (1/2 tsp = 1 anchovy fillet)
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (or 14 oz can)
1 tablespoon capers, lightly washed and drained
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives (or Greek olives)
salt
1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

1
In a pan put olive oil, red pepper, and garlic and saute briefly.
2
Add anchovy paste to the pan before the garlic starts coloring.
3
Stir quickly with a wooden spoon for few seconds to dissolve the anchovy paste. (Avoid burning both garlic & paste) Eventually remove the pan from the stove if you feel the temperature of the oil is too high.
4
Add tomatoes, capers, 1 tablespoon parsley, olives, and cook for about 10 - 15 minutes.
5
Cook pasta following manufacturer's instructions, drain, and pour in a salad bowl. Dress with the sauce and top with the rest of the chopped parsley.
6
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if preferred.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add for more heat), 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste (1/2 tsp = 1 anchovy fillet), and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Olives And Tomato (Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti With Olives And Tomato (Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca)

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