Description: Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
Dietary Requirements: None
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Total Cooking Time: 35 mins
Credits:
Author: Esther Clark
Website Used: BBCGoodFood / Tasty
Rating:
Average Rating: 4.7
Number of Ratings: 128
Nutrition Data Per Serving:
low in: kcalOptions
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
400g can chopped tomatoes
5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
120g pitted black olives
2 tbsp capers, drained
300g dried spaghetti
½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
Equipment:
frying panDirections:
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins, or until soft. Add the garlic and chilli, if using, and cook for a further minute.
Stir the tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers into the onion, bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 mins. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, then drain and toss with the sauce and parsley.
Estimated Recipe Prices:
Estimated Cost Per Serving: £1.12
Total Estimated Cost: £4.47
Ingredient Cost Breakdown:
3 tablespoons olive oil:
£0.39
1 onion:
£0.18
2 larges garlic cloves:
£0.1
400 grams canned tomatoes:
£0.66
5 fillets anchovy:
£0.55
120 grams black olives:
£0.72
2 tablespoons capers:
£0.51
300 grams dried spaghetti:
£0.49
½ small bunchs of parsley:
£0.87
Note: Prices provided by Spoonacular from a variety of supermarkets and are estimates only.