Spaghetti with Puttanesca

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2. 2
   Add garlic and chile and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is pale gold.
3. 3
   Add the tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and capers and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. 4
   Return the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes, or until the juices thicken.
5. 5
   Cook the spaghetti in a pot of lightly salted boiling water over high heat according to the package instructions until al dente.
6. 6
   Drain.
7. 7
   Toss the spaghetti with the sauce and sprinkle with the parsley.
8. 8
   Serve hot.
9. 9
   Variation
10. 10
    Arrabiata Sauce
11. 11
    Make as above, but omit the olives, capers and anchovies.
12. 12
    Use 1 whole fresh hot red chile and replace the parsley with basil leaves.