Pasta Alla Putanesca
A Bold and Flavorful Italian Dish
Ingredients
- 4 Clove Garlic Minced
- 1 28 oz Can San Marzano Tomatoes Crushed
- 4-5 Filet Anchovie Minced
- 1 tbsp Capers Minced
- 2 tbsp Olives Minced
- Chili Flakes Optional
- Parmigiano Regiano Grated - optional
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water and add salt
- Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended
- Reserve some pasta water
Prepare your Ingredients
- Mince all garlic, anchovies, capers, and olives
Start the Sauce
- Your ingredients should have enough oil on them, but if not add a small amount of olive oil to the pan. Add all minced ingredients to a medium high pan. Let cook for five minutes.
- Add San Marzano tomatoes. Crush into the pan. Lower the temprature to medium and let cook until pasta is al dente.
Finish the Pasta
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss.
- Add small amounts of pasta water and reduce slightly until you reach the ideal texture.
Plate
- Plate the dish and buon appetito!
Notes
- Boil the pasta with less water than usual to concentrate the starches, improving the flavor and texture of the sauce.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water for 1 minute less than recommended