Step 1

Fill a pot or saucepan with water, lightly salt it, then bring the water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the spaghetti pasta to the water and cook as per instructions for the type of pasta you are using. Allow the pasta to cook until it’s al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add minced garlic, anchovy paste, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large skillet with oil. Heat the ingredients together for around 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Next, empty the can of tomatoes into a blender and puree until smooth. Mix the pureed tomatoes with the ingredients in the skillet, then add olives and capers to the mixture. Gently heat, and keep stirring.

Step 4

When the pasta is al dente (cook for around 2 minutes less than the stated cooking time), drain the spaghetti, then pour into the skillet to mix with the pasta sauce. Heat gently for a few more minutes.

Step 5

Serve your spaghetti puttanesca with freshly chopped basil and shredded parmesan!