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Spaghetti with Olives and Capers

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Italy, Spaghetti with Olives and Capers, often known as Puttanesca, is a dish that embodies the flavors of the Mediterranean. Traditionally, it was a quick meal for busy cooks, bringing together pantry staples like olives, capers, and tomatoes. Today, it has gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many Italian restaurants worldwide, showcasing its versatility and ease of preparation.

ItalianITmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
400 g spaghetti
600 g pomodorini datterini
350 g pomodori pelati
100 g olio
2 spicchi d'aglio
80 g capperi sotto sale
100 g olive di Gaeta
50 g olive verdi
4 acciughe sott'olio
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
1 ciuffo di basilico
10 g sale grosso
1 mazzo di origano secco
200 g pane grattugiato
100 g salsa olive e capperi
prezzemolo

anchovies

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Mushrooms provide umami without fish, while tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives offer a richer flavor, while green olives are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat spaghetti adds fiber, while regular pasta is widely available and economical.

1

Rosolare da freddo l'aglio tritato con le olive di Gaeta, le olive verdi e i capperi dissalati.

2

Unire le acciughe, l'origano, il prezzemolo, il basilico e i pomodorini.

3

Frullare i pomodori pelati fino a renderli cremosi e aggiungerli in padella.

4

Cuocere per circa 35 minuti a fuoco medio.

5

Preparare la muddica atturrata amalgamando il pangrattato alla salsa, tostandolo in padella e aggiungendo il prezzemolo tritato.

6

Cuocere gli spaghetti in abbondante acqua salata, scolarli al dente e mantecarli nella salsa.

7

Impiattare la pasta completando con una spolverata di muddica atturrata.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutenfish

Also Known As

Spaghetti alla PuttanescaPasta Puttanesca
Local Name: Spaghetti con Olive e Capperi

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