Serves 2
olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon capers
2 anchovies, chopped
10 black olives, stoned and chopped
large pinch of dried chilli flakes
a handful of fresh basil, chopped
200g spaghetti, or linguini
small bunch of flat leaved parsley, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Tip in the tomatoes, capers, anchovies, olives and chilli and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain, toss with the sauce and the parsley and serve with grated parmesan cheese and a green salad.
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