Spaghetti Puttanesca

Recipe courtesy Jamie Oliver

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(11)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound (455 grams) dried spaghetti, the best you can get
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 handful capers, soaked in water and drained
2 handfuls big black olives, pitted
12 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
3 small dried red chiles, crumbled
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 (14 ounce/400gram) cans tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 good handful fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente. Meanwhile fry the garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, chiles, and oregano in a little olive oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until you have a lovely tomato sauce consistency. Remove from the heat, plunge the drained spaghetti into it, toss it over, and cover with the sauce. Rip all the basil over it, correct the seasoning, and drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Spaghetti Puttanesca
Christine Manteca, CA 12-07-2008
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Can't wait to try this one!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can already taste this one. I had to give it a high rating because of the tasty ingredients listed. I love pasta and... capers, olives, etc. Thanks for sharing this one Jamie. I saw you make this one on your show. No time to cook lately but this will be a contender for my chicken spaghetti.Read more
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ANNE N.D. Ile Perrot, null 05-31-2008
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Yummy..........
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is really fast and very flavourful. Instead of basil you can use Italian Parsley. Don't forget a little parmesan... cheese on top. Very good!Read more
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Anonymous 06-10-2007
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All time favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe dozens of times (at home, for guests, to feed a hungry crowd) and it is always a crowd pleaser. Don't... be afraid to try use the achovies--they add so much depth to the flavor! Higly recommend trying this recipe.Read more
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Anonymous 02-13-2006
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Simple and tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made this dish several times during dinner parties. It's very simple to do and simply very tasty. I did however in... different occasions used linguini and tossed grilles garlic lemon marinated shrimps and served it with garlic bread. In fact it's what the wife requested for a special romantic Valentine's dinner. She'd rather have me make this for her than go out in a fancy restaurant. Tells you how good this dish is specially with lots of garlic and basil.Read more
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John Lawrenceburg, KY 01-26-2006
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Italian Flavor Burst
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never had Spaghetti so good....Jamie Oliver is a genius...
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Lora toronto 01-07-2006
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easy by soso
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It was super easy to make and had a lot of flavour but not my favorit. i probably wouldn't make it again