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French🥄 Easy

Provençal Style Puttanesca

35 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
2servings
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A French twist using Herbes de Provence and Niçoise olives instead of Gaeta.

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Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6 fillets Anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Niçoise olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp Capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just al dente.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced garlic and anchovies to the skillet, stirring until the anchovies melt into the oil and garlic is fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Niçoise olives, capers, and Herbes de Provence.

  5. 5

    Simmer the sauce on low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes to let the flavors meld.

  6. 6

    Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet.

  7. 7

    Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of the reserved water if needed to coat the noodles perfectly.

  8. 8

    Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

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