Pasta Puttanesca
Spaghetti tossed with a bold tomato sauce of anchovies, olives, capers, garlic, and red chili pepper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Add the spaghetti and boil until just shy of al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 250 ml of the salted cooking water, then drain the pasta.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, anchovy, and red chili pepper; stir until the anchovy dissolves and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the tomato, black olive, caper, and ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook over low heat until slightly thickened.
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Step 5
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add a little reserved cooking water as needed until the sauce coats the pasta.
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Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat, add the flat-leaf parsley, and toss once more before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, keep for up to 3 days, and reheat thoroughly to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Hot oil, boiling water, and steam can cause burns.
- Cooked pasta and sauce require timely refrigeration.