John Santamaria

Dinner Parties Penne alla puttanesca recipe

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Date Published:
19/12/2007

An Italian pasta dish that thrives on its own simplicity

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped finely
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped finely
  • 2 red chillies, chopped finely
  • 1 large handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely
  • 100g (drained weight) pitted black olives, quartered
  • 5 tbsp capers
  • 50g anchovies tinned in olive oil, chopped finely
  • penne pasta
  • 4 cans chopped tomatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch sugar
  • salt and pepper

Method: How to make penne alla puttanesca

1. Fry the onions, garlic and chilli in olive oil until soft. Add the parsley and season well. Pour in the canned tomatoes, stirring the mixture well.

2. Add the olives, capers, anchovies, a pinch of sugar, some extra seasoning and several tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well.

3. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and deepened in colour to a reddish brown.

4. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet, drain and then return to the pan. Ladle in a few helpings of the sauce at a time, stopping to stir the mixture, until all of the pasta has been generously coated. Serve immediately.

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  1. I have been making my own version of this sauce for several years and I tried this one as it was slightly different from mine I enjoyed it so now I join this with mine to make a fusion which my family love
    Posted by claire on 28/08/2009 18:28:00
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