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In Neapolitan cuisine, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a famous traditional Italian dish. These are called “aulive e cchiapparielle”. That is, olives and capers. Sugo alla Puttanesca is primarily composed of olives, capers and tomatoes. Now we are going to prepare the original recipe of Spaghetti alla Puttanesca without anchovies.
CONTENT OF RECIPE
| Ingredients / Ingredienti | 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 2+1/2 Oz Black Olives Capers Under 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Garlic Cloves About 5 Tablespoons Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, To Coat The Pan Crushed Red Chilies To Taste (Optional) Salt And Pepper As Per Taste 1 Pound Spaghetti Pasta |
| Cooking Time / Tempo di Cottura | 16 -20 Minutes |
| Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di Cottura | (300-350)o F~(150-175)o C |
| Utensils / Utensili | Large Fry Pan Large Pot Colander Wooden Spoon Pasta Fork Cutting Board Knife Measuring Spoon Serving Plate |
| Cooking Method / Metodo di Cottura | Stove |
METHOD
Step 1: Place the spaghetti in water and boil it. Step 2: For the sauce, Heat some olive oil in a frying pan. Then saute garlic and red pepper to it. Cook them on medium heat. Step 3: Incorporate the olives and capers (washed and dried) before the garlic browns. Cook them for a few minutes. Step 4: Now add the tomatoes and cook them for about 5 minutes or until done. Step 5: Add boiled pasta and simmer for about 1-2 minutes. Step 6: Serve hot with some chopped parsley for garnish if you like.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does pasta puttanesca taste like?
Traditionally, puttanesca sauce is flavored with saltiness from olives and anchovies with the sweet kick of tomatoes and oil.
What is spaghetti alla puttanesca made of?
Usually it is prepared with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, pepperoncini, extra virgin olive oil and salt.
What does puttanesca translate to?
"Sogo alla puttanesca" (literally "whorish sauce") is made with tomatoes, olives, capers, salt-cured anchovies, garlic and chili flakes.
What is the taste of puttanesca?
Pasta puttanesca is full of spicy, salty, sweet and umami flavors.
Is puttanesca good for you?
Due to the nutritional richness of tomatoes, it also helps in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, and the potassium in tomatoes helps to eliminate the effect of sodium on blood pressure.