Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Serves 6
Time 55 min
This zesty entrée incorporates Mediterranean staples like garlic, tomatoes, olives and anchovies for quintessential Italian flavor. Perfect with a large Caesar salad, sprinkled with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, with juices
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and diced
Method
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over low heat.
Add the anchovies and cook until dissolved.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Do not let it brown.
Raise heat to medium and add tomatoes and salt.
When sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until oil and tomatoes separate, 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta.
Add oregano, capers and olives to sauce, and simmer a few minutes longer.
Toss drained pasta with sauce and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 310 calories (90 from fat), 11g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 20g protein.
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Ingredients
- 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, with juices
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and diced