A traditional Italian pasta dish featuring a savory sauce made from tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 120 g black olives
- 800 g canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g spaghetti
Directions
Step 1
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and anchovy fillets, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have dissolved.
Step 3
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Pour in the canned tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon. Stir in the olives and capers. Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Season the sauce with salt and stir in the fresh basil.
Step 6
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.