Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It’s budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family. Whatever the origins, today this is considered a classic and staple Italian pasta recipe. It’s budget-friendly, easy and quick to make, yet delicious enough to serve to family and friends.
Pasta Puttanesca Recipe
Spaghetti Puttanesca is a traditional Italian pasta sauce made with tomato, olives, capers, anchovies and garlic.
Ingredients
- 400g spagetti or any other pasta
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ tsp crushed chille flakes
- 8 anchovy fillets broken up
- ½ cup capers
- 1 cup black olives pitted
Tomato Sauce:
- 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes or tinned cherry tomatoes
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
Seasoning & Garnish
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- hard cheese parmedsan grated or any other cheese of your choice
- 8 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Method:
- Prepare the Sauce:Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the chilli flakes and anchovies, mashing some of the anchovies into the oil with a wooden spoon until they dissolve.
- Add Remaining Ingredients:Add capers, olives, and tomatoes. Stir well and let simmer for 15 minutes. If using fresh tomatoes, mash them with a fork to create a sauce-like consistency.
- Combine and Serve:Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve:Plate the pasta, garnish with grated cheese, fresh basil, or parsley. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired.