Pasta alla Puttanesca, This Recipe Got Me Addicted to Cooking

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor without the fish.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in anchovies and red pepper flakes, cooking until anchovies dissolve.

Add canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes.

Stir in black olives and capers, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce, tossing to combine.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

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