Whore House Spaghetti Recipe

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

This may be the best style of spaghetti ever. Created in the whore houses of Italy, it’s sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients


1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 28.2-ounce can peeled tomatoes in puree with basil
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved, pitted
3-6 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 T fresh minced basil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (use good stuff)

PREPARATION

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with puree, olives, anchovies, capers, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer sauce over medium-low heat until thickened, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add sauce , basil and parsley.Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Serve with cheese.