Spaghetti Puttanesca

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 2 tbsp capers
• Fresh parsley

Method

1. Cook: Cook pasta. Reserve pasta water.

2. Heat: Heat oil. Add anchovies (they dissolve), garlic, pepper flakes — 1 min.

3. Add: Add tomatoes, olives, capers. Simmer 15 min.

4. Toss: Toss with pasta and a splash of pasta water. Garnish with parsley.

What You're Practicing

• Every ingredient is a pantry staple — this is the ultimate 'nothing in the fridge' dinner.
• The anchovies provide umami depth without any fishy taste.