Penne Puttanesca

Thu, 29 January 2026

Penne Puttanesca

Ingredients

• 400g Penne pasta
• 60mls olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 salted anchovies
• 2 pinches chilli flakes
• 1 table spoon capes
• 12 black olives, stones removed and chopped
• 1 tin good quality chopped tomatoes
• 50g grated parmesan

Method

1. Blanch the pasta in lots of boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente
2. Put a large heavy based on a medium to high heat. Add the olive oil, now add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes with no colour
3. Add the chili and anchovies
4. Add the tinned tomatoes
5. Cook the sauce out for 7-8 minutes while the pasta is cooking
6. Add the olives and lots of black pepper.
7. Add the cooked pasta and toss through
8. Serve in a warm bowl with the grated parmesan
9. I also like to drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil