spaghetti alla puttanesca

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Aug 16, 2014

Spaghetti alla puttanesca (literally "spaghetti a la whore" in Italian) is a tangy, somewhat salty Italian pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century. The ingredients are typical of Southern Italian cuisine: tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers and garlic.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces - pasta (spaghetti, penne, linguine)
  • 1/2 cup - olive oil
  • 3 cloves - garlic, minced
  • 2 cups - pureed tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespo - anchovy paste
  • 2 tablespo - tomato paste
  • 3 tablespo - capers
  • 20 - black or green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspo - red pepper flakes

How To Make spaghetti alla puttanesca

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovy paste, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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