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Spaghetti Ala Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca ~ Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Shelly
Quick and easy pasta puttanesca.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
  • 6 anchovies - which is about half a 2-ounce can
  • 1 - 15 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1 - 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Put a pot of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
  • In a skillet with sides saute garlic, pepper flakes, and anchovies in olive oil. Cook 2-3 minutes or until the anchovies are falling apart and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes with juices to anchovies along with parsley, basil, and oregano. Simmer puttanesca sauce while water comes to a boil.
  • When water comes to a boil cook pasta according to the directions.
  • When pasta is done, drain pasta, and toss with the sauce.