Linguine Puttanesca
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 2 lb. ripe plum tomatoes, chopped fine or 1 (35 oz.) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped fine
- 8 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. capers
- 12 black Italian or Greek olives, pitted and chopped
- hot red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 lb. linguine
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp. minced flat parsley
- salt to taste
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the linguine.
- While the water is heating, place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, add the garlic and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, until the garlic softens and becomes fragrant but does not brown. Add the tomatoes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes give off their juices and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the anchovies, capers, olives and red pepper flakes.
- Lower heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes longer.
- As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the linguine and cook it until it is al dente.
- Drain and place in a warm serving bowl.
- Add the basil, parsley and remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the sauce.
- Taste it and add a pinch of salt if necessary.
- Spoon the sauce over the pasta; toss it well and serve at once.
- Yields 4 servings.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, anchovy, capers, black italian, hot red pepper, linguine, fresh basil, parsley, salt
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=230509 (may not work)