I first tried this pasta a couple of years back, in a hotel that I was working in. My Italian chef told me that this pasta is also called 'prostitute' pasta as it was made using groceries bought from a particular street (when the market is closed) where the prostitutes work. Made using basic ingredients such as olives, capers, tomatoes and anchovies, this is apparently a true classic recipe from Italy. I had some leftover rocket leaves and so I added them in too. Unfortunately I didn't manage to get fresh parsley and so I substitute it with dried version instead but please do include the former if you have some on hand.
Ingredients:
1 packet dried spaghetti
1 can crushed or chopped tomatoes
2 fillet anchovies
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
parmesan cheese
Method:
Cook the dried spaghetti in salted boiling water according to packet instruction.
Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add in the minced garlic and anchovies and stir with a spatula, ensuring that the anchovies are fully melted.
Add in the capers, chopped olives, dried red pepper flakes, dried parsley and dried oregano. Stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes before pouring in the can of chopped tomatoes. Bring to boil and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
Serve with the cooked spaghetti and parmesan cheese.
