SPAGHETTI WITH OLIVES AND TOMATO (SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA)
A famous Italian painter often improvised dinner parties for his friends in his small rustic house on the picturesque Ischia Island, outside Naples. Fresh and light local wine was offered together with this dish of spaghetti. It's also been dubbed that the Ladies of the Evening would prepare inbetween clients.
Provided by Southern Lady
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pan put olive oil, red pepper, and garlic and sauté briefly.
- Add anchovy paste to the pan before the garlic starts coloring.
- Stir quickly with a wooden spoon for few seconds to dissolve the anchovy paste. (Avoid burning both garlic & paste) Eventually remove the pan from the stove if you feel the temperature of the oil is too high.
- Add tomatoes, capers, 1 tablespoon parsley, olives, and cook for about 10 - 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta following manufacturer's instructions, drain, and pour in a salad bowl. Dress with the sauce and top with the rest of the chopped parsley.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if preferred.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 257.7, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.6
SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA
Capers and black olives give this tomato sauce a briny, unique flavor. Spaghetti noodles are preferable because they will trap the sauce ingredients.
Provided by Accepted in the Beloved
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, olive oil, onion, basil, anchovy paste, garlic, oregano, baking soda, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Add olives, capers, and parsley during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Divide spaghetti among serving bowls; ladle sauce over noodles and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.3 calories, Carbohydrate 97.3 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1184.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
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