Come fare linguine olive e capperi alla napoletana

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.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt until dissolved.

Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

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

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped anchovies and cook until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Add crushed red pepper, olives, capers, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.

Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain the spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.

Combine the spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Toss in chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Season with black pepper to taste.

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