SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA IN 25 MINUTES!

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This is a super quick version of the traditional Italian pasta dish. It is easy to cook & perfect for a midweek meal when you want something really tasty that wont keep you in the kitchen for hours!

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red chile, desseded & finely chopped
400 g chopped tomatoes
50 g anchovies packed in oil (drained & chopped)
350 g spaghetti
100 g pitted black olives, drained & sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
6 basil leaves, shredded, plus extra
basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan add the garlic & cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes & anchovies & simmer uncovered for 10 minutes - stir occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large pan of water until boiling. Boil the spaghetti uncovered for 10-11 minutes or until just tender.
  • Add the olives, capers & basil to the sauce & simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Drain the spaghetti well, toss with the sauce & serve garnished with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 751.8, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5, Protein 18.2

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