Spaghetti Puttanesca

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (455 grams) dried spaghetti, the best you can get
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 handful capers, soaked in water and drained
  • 2 handfuls big black olives, pitted
  • 12 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
  • 3 small dried red chiles, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (14 ounce/400gram) cans tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 good handful fresh basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile fry the garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, chiles, and oregano in a little olive oil for a few minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until you have a lovely tomato sauce consistency.
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat, plunge the drained spaghetti into it, toss it over, and cover with the sauce.
  5. 5
    Rip all the basil over it, correct the seasoning, and drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil.

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