Linguine Puttanesca

Name: Linguine Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: Salt; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, chopped fine, or a 35-ounce can plum tomatoes drained and chopped fine; 8 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers; 12 black Italian or Greek olives, pitted and chopped; Hot red pepper flakes to taste; 1 pound linguine; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced flat parsley

Recipe from Anna Morra

Adapted by Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

Salt
3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4cloves garlic, sliced thin
2pounds ripe plum tomatoes, chopped fine, or a 35-ounce can plum tomatoes drained and chopped fine
8anchovy fillets, chopped
1½tablespoons capers
12black Italian or Greek olives, pitted and chopped
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
1pound linguine
2tablespoons minced fresh basil
1tablespoon minced flat parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
Step 2
While the water is heating, place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet, add the garlic and cook over low heat for five minutes, until the garlic softens and becomes fragrant but does not brown. Add the tomatoes.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium high and cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes give off their juices and the sauce begins to thicken. Add the anchovies, capers, olives and red pepper flakes, lower heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes longer.
Step 4
As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the linguine and cook it until it is al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and place in a warm serving bowl.
Step 5
Add the basil, parsley and remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the sauce. Taste it and add a pinch of salt if necessary. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, toss it well and serve at once.