Spaghetti Puttanesca

This is a wonderfully tasty quick and easy mid-week meal. Chilli, Capers, Anchovies, Olives and Tomatoes - what a perfect combination!    
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 1 small red chilli (deseeded & finely chopped)
  • 10 anchovies from a jar (drained & finely chopped)
  • 115 g black olives (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • To serve
  • 400 g dried spaghetti (cooked as per packet instructions)
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
  1. Place the oil in a large frying pan and heat, add the garlic and chilli and gently cook for 2 minutes. Add the anchovies, olives, capers and tomatoes. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  2. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
  3. Serve with a sprinkling of parsley and Parmesan, enjoy!