Spaghetti puttanesca

Spaghetti puttanesca

This is an Italian classic. Perfect for any occasion and easily doubled

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Tip in the tomatoes, capers, anchovies, olives and chilli. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain, toss with the sauce and the parsley and serve.
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Low Gi

Regular spaghetti has a fantastically low Gi rating, so enjoy this dish with a clear conscience. The tangy capers provide acid, which lowers the Gi even more.

Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 16.3g, carbohydrate 80.4g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 1.5g, fibre 5.9g, salt 2.33 g

Recipe from olive magazine, October 2006.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
  • 400g chopped tomatoes , tin
  • 1 tbsp capers , chopped if large
  • 2 anchovies , drained and chopped
  • handful pitted green olives , sliced
  • large pinch dried chilli flakes
  • 200g spaghetti
  • small bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
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Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 16.3g, carbohydrate 80.4g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 1.5g, fibre 5.9g, salt 2.33 g

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