Pasta alla Puttanesca

Directions

1. 1
   Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta.
2. 2
   Cook pasta until al dente about 7 minutes While pasta cooks, drain tomatoes and cut them crosswise, squeezing out as much liquid as possible; reserve.
3. 3
   Heat olive oil in a skillet.
4. 4
   Saute garlic and red pepper flakes quickly to release flavor.
5. 5
   Quickly add tomatoes and reserved juice so pepper flakes and garlic don't burn.
6. 6
   Bring sauce to a boil.
7. 7
   Simmer sauce and add oregano, olives, capers, and anchovies, one ingredient at a time.
8. 8
   Reduce and continue simmering until desired consistency and flavor are reached.
9. 9
   Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    (you don't need much salt JMHO) Drain pasta and toss in skillet with the sauce Slide hot spaghetti into serving bowl and garnish with basil.