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Spaghetti Puttanesca Recipe


Spaghetti Puttanesca Recipe
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A piquant combination of garlic, tomatoes, capers, olives and anchovies make up this popular Italian sauce.

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 3/4 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 cup pitted black olives
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1-oz. can of anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lb. dried spaghetti

Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat and cook the garlic for 1 minutes, without browning. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, capers, olives and broth or water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer for another 25 minutes. Once the sauce is cooked, mix in the anchovies, basil and parsley.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add a splash of oil to stop the pasta from sticking and cook the pasta according to the manufacter's instructions. Drain and toss with the hot sauce and serve.

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Wow an Italian Feast {supper Is When?] gotta love it thanks high5


My husband will LOVE this.


OH Man Dinner tonight! "FIVE FORKS"


~FIVE-FORKS~ and this little sucker has my name all over it..:)


I make a similar recipe but don't add anchovies...I've included italian sausage and a splash of red wine......I'm going to try using anchovy paste. Thanks!


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