🍝 Pasta Puttanesca: A Bold Italian Classic 🇮🇹
🌟 Introduction
Pasta Puttanesca is a bold and flavorful Italian pasta dish, known for its irresistible combination of garlic, olives, capers, and tomatoes. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that’s bursting with umami and ready in no time, making it the perfect choice for a quick dinner. 😋
📝 Ingredients
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1 lb spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 🌶️
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1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
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1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🫒
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2 tbsp capers
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4-6 anchovy fillets, minced (optional, but traditional) 🐟
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
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Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish) 🍃
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving) 🧀
👨🍳 Instructions
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