Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Name: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 oz spaghettini; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 sardine fillets; 1 tsp dried parsley; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup green olives, chopped; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated; 2 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs (optional)

@mamamilastn demonstrates how to make a classic Italian pasta dish, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, which she calls 'Belladonna' at her family's restaurant. She shares the story behind the dish's name while building the flavorful, briny, and spicy sauce.

🌍Italian 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Spaghetti alla puttanesca 🏷️Puttanesca 🏷️Sardines Anchovies

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🏷️Green olives

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Total

15 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 oz spaghettini
3 tbsp olive oil
4 sardine fillets
1 tsp dried parsley
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup green olives, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
2 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Cook spaghettini in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the sardine fillets to the hot oil.
4
Season with dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
5
Use a spatula to break up the sardines as they cook, allowing them to melt into the oil.
6
Add the chopped green olives and stir to combine.
7
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
8
Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
9
Pour in the marinara sauce and stir everything together to create the sauce.
10
Using a strainer or tongs, transfer the cooked spaghettini directly from the pot to the skillet with the sauce.
11
Add a generous amount of grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
12
Turn off the heat and toss the pasta to coat it thoroughly in the sauce and cheese.
13
Plate the pasta and top with optional toasted breadcrumbs if desired.