Linguine alla Puttanesca

Linguine alla Puttanesca is a really easy pasta dish that has some amazing ingredients for a simple but elegant taste.

UNDER 10 MINS

PASTA

Ingredients

• 340g linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 6-8 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. 
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
4. Stir in the chopped anchovies, allowing them to melt into the oil.
5. Add the halved olives and drained capers, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes along with their juice, and add the dried oregano. Stir to combine.
7. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
8. Add the cooked linguine to the pan with the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
10. Serve the Linguine alla Puttanesca garnished with chopped fresh parsley.