Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Harry Valente

2023-07-12

35 mins

Easy

4 servings

This quick and simple Neapolitan recipe has a perfectly fragrant sauce that is to die for! A subtle dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients:
  • 4 Cloves garlic

  • 1 Onion

  • 2 Tbsp Capers

  • 4 Tbsp Lemon juice

  • Handful fresh parsley

  • 400g Spaghetti

  • 6 Anchovies

  • 2 Tins Chopped tomatoes

  • 1 Tsp Chilli flakes

  • 1 Tbsp basil

  • 1 Tsp Oregano

  • Handful of olives

  • Oil

  • Salt & Pepper

Method:
  • Step 1

    Dice your garlic, onion and slice up your anchovies and olives.

  • Step 2

    Heat some oil up in your pan, and add your chopped anchovies and chilli flakes to cook for 1 minute. Then add your garlic, onion and half of your parsley then cook for a further minute.

  • Step 3

    Add your capers, olives and both tins of tomatoes. Refill a tin full with water and add it to your pot to create a sauce. Then add your lemon juice, basil, and oregano. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Boil some water and cook your pasta (make sure to heavily dose the water with salt).

  • Step 5

    Put a couple wooden spoons full of your pasta water in your sauce and season with salt and pepper whilst also adding the other half of your parsley.

  • Step 6

    Drain your pasta and pour it into your sauce filled pot. Then mix it all together so everything is nicely coated getting ready to serve. Now dig in!

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