Ms. April Wilson MD
@aprildeliciousms.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
A classic Italian pasta dish featuring a robust sauce made with tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and capers, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup
- 3 cloves, minced
- 2 cups, pushed through a sieve
- 4, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 20, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spaghetti Puttanesca.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it reaches that perfect al dente texture.
Step 3
After cooking, drain the pasta and set it aside, allowing it to rest while you prepare the sauce.
Step 4
In a skillet, gently warm the olive oil over low heat.
Step 5
Introduce the minced garlic, cooking it until it turns a lovely golden hue, taking care not to let it burn.
Step 6
Next, stir in the sieved tomatoes and let this vibrant mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 7
Now, add the chopped anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Step 8
Let this simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all the ingredients harmonize.
Step 9
Finally, toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, mixing it with the sauce until every strand is beautifully coated.
Step 10
Serve your delicious creation hot, and enjoy a taste of Italy right at your table.