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Pasta Puttanescca

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 anchovy fillets chopped
  • 1 28-oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup greek or black olives
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 box spaghetti
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • Chopped parsley & basil for garnish
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add anchovies and cook until fragrant, another minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook al dente; drain – reserving some of the pasta water. Toss spaghetti in sauce. Mix well, adding the reserved pasta water, lemon zest and juice Sprinkle with parsley, basil and Parmesan and serve.