Best Spaghetti With Olives And Tomato Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca Recipes

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SPAGHETTI WITH OLIVES AND TOMATO (SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA)



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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

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add for more heat)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste (1/2 tsp = 1 anchovy fillet)
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (or 14 oz can)
1 tablespoon capers, lightly washed and drained
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives (or Greek olives)
salt
1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

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



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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

3 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 white onion, diced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
salt to taste
3 (6 ounce) cans pitted black olives, chopped
1 cup balsamic capers, drained
1 bunch parsley leaves, chopped
3 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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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