One Pot Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

anchovies

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna provides a similar umami flavor while being more accessible.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: kalamata olives

Kalamata olives are often less expensive and add a different flavor profile.

Boil salted water in a large pot.

Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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

Add anchovies and red pepper flakes, stirring until anchovies dissolve.

Pour in canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes.

Add black olives and capers to the sauce, stirring to combine.

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drain spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.

Toss spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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