Mama T's Puttanesca Sauce

Another classic dish from our favorite grandma!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

6 to 8

cost

Contributed by : Mama T

Enjoy this dish for dinner tonight.

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step 1

ingredients 1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes

instructions In a bowl, squish the tomatoes with your hands, breaking them up as much as possible.
step 2

ingredients 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 large Cloves Garlic (minced)
1/4 cup Oil-Cured Black Olives (chopped though not too finely)
2 tablespoons Brined Capers
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

instructions In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic, and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, but do not allow the garlic to brown. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
step 3

ingredients 1 2-ounce can Anchovies (packed in oil and blotted with paper towels)

instructions Simmer the ingredients, and break up the tomatoes more as it cooks. Add the anchovies, and break them up as they cook.
step 4

ingredients 1/4 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley (chopped and used to finish)

instructions As the sauce comes together, about 15 minutes of simmering, finish with a handful of flat-leaf parsley.
step 5

ingredients 1 pound spaghetti (cook according to package directions)

instructions Serve over bucatini pasta.
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