Spaghetti Puttanesca

This is a classic Neapolitan dish that’s heaped with tradition. The tradition is that the ladies of the night would make this simple dish with common pantry items. The term Puttanesca refers to a women of the night. This fragrant dish would help attract men to visit their homes and the pasta would fortify them. Since this is a fish based dish it can be used on Christmas Eve for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is very simple to make and so delicious!
\Spaghetti Puttanesca
(Makes 6-8 servings)
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 to 8 anchovy fillets depending on your taste 1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 small onion diced4 to 5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 28- ounce can of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
½ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives3 tbsp capers2 tsp dried oregano
½ cup chopped parsley
Kosher salt1 pound spaghetti (Any long, thin pasta works, like vermicelli, linguine, or bucatini)
Directions
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, frying pan and add the anchovy fillets and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well, the anchovies will melt into the oil.
Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Next add the tomatoes, ½ of the olives and capers, and the dried oregano.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and use a large spoon to break up the tomatoes.
Lower the heat and cover the pan part-way.
Allow the sauce to cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
When the pasta is ready, transfer it to the sauce and toss well. If you need to, add a little of the pasta cooking water. Taste and adjust the salt, if needed.
Add the remaining olives and capers and fresh parsley. Serve!

[@suzyjb2125]

Looks so good! I swear I can smell and taste it. It’s a keeper.

[@cookingwithlovefamilytradi8809]

It's so good!

[@annetteherrera2813]

I’ve heard this same story, have to love Neopolitans!

[@cookingwithlovefamilytradi8809]

Absolutely!

[@annetteherrera2813]

I’ve been making a lot of your recipes in every single one is a hit

[@cookingwithlovefamilytradi8809]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@Bis-Nonnie]

Looks flavorful.👍Wishing you all a Happy New Year!!! In Italian it’s Buon Cappodanno🎉

[@Bis-Nonnie]

oops, it’s Capodanno

[@cookingwithlovefamilytradi8809]

Happy and healthy new year to you too!

[@Bis-Nonnie]

Thank you!