Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla puttanesca is a classic dish that can be on the table, wowing guests in less than 15 minutes. Yes, please!

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large anchovies
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped Kalamata olives
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp chili flakes (more if you like)
• 3 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the olive oil and anchovies in a large pan over medium-high heat, and stir until the anchovies “melt.”
2. Add the olives, garlic, capers and tomato paste, and keep stirring.
3. Next, add the salt, chili flakes, chopped tomatoes and water.
4. Stir, reduce the heat to medium-low and let cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the parsley and lemon zest, and toss over cooked spaghetti.
6. This also makes a wicked pizza sauce or dip for grilled shrimp.