Puttanesca Pasta

For the sauce

  • ▢¼ cup your best olive oil 
  • ▢4 to 8 anchovy fillets, use to your liking
  • ▢1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • ▢4 to 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ▢1 28- ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • ▢½ cup Pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • ▢3 tablespoons capers
  • ▢2 teaspoons oregano
  • ▢Kosher salt
  • ▢½ cup chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • In a large, deep pan, heat a good ¼ cup or so extra virgin olive oil. Warm the oil over medium heat and add the anchovy fillets and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes or so, tossing the anchovies around (they will somewhat melt into the oil infusing it with flavor).
  • Add the garlic and cook for a brief 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the tomatoes, ½ of the olives and capers, and the dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer, while using your cooking utensil to break up the tomatoes.
  • Lower the heat and cover the pan part-way. Allow the sauce to cook for a good 20 to 30 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
  • While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta in boiling salted water to al dente, according to package instructions
  • When the pasta is ready, transfer it to the pan with the sauce and toss well. If you need to, add a little of the pasta cooking water. Taste and adjust the salt, if needed.
  • Garnish with the remaining olives and capers and fresh parsley. Serve!