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Spaghetti puttanesca

This classic pasta recipe is a great storecupboard standby.

Ingredients

Preparation method

  1. In a pan, fry the garlic in the olive oil and just before they get golden add the anchovies, capers and olives.

  2. Stir in the tomatoes, add the salt, freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of parsley.

  3. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water, according to packet instructions. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce and mix until well combined.

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