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Spaghetti puttanesca

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: kcal  

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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 pan

Directions:

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.