Puttana
Also called Puttanesca, which means in Italian: "Pasta the way a whore would make it"
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup,
il Fustino extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves,
garlic
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chopped
- 1 teaspoon,
red pepper flakes
- 6 fillets,
anchovies
-
chopped
- 1/2 cup,
white wine
- 16 black olives
- capers
- 2 cups,
tomatoes (Canned unless you get yours from your very own garden, work best.)
-
chopped
- 1/2 cup,
water
- salt
- 1/2 cup,
fresh Italian parsley (If using dry - 1 Tablespoon)
-
chopped
- parmesan cheese
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Method
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In a large saucepan heat the olive oil
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Add garlic and cook over medium heat until golden about 30 seconds to a minute (Do not over cook, over cooking makes garlic bitter.)
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Add red pepper flakes and anchovies stir and cook for another two minutes
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Add wine and allow it to reduce slightly
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Add olives, capers, tomatoes and water.
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Cook on low for about 30 minutes
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Correct seasoning
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Serve over pasta (preferably spaghetti)
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Plate and top with parsley and parmesan cheese
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