About this recipe
Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
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Nutrition per Serving
Credits
Esther Clark
BBCGoodFood / Tasty
Rating
4.7 / 5
128 ratings
Directions
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins, or until soft. Add the garlic and chilli, if using, and cook for a further minute.
Stir the tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers into the onion, bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 mins. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, then drain and toss with the sauce and parsley.
Ingredients
Equipment needed
frying pan
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
400g can chopped tomatoes
5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
120g pitted black olives
2 tbsp capers, drained
300g dried spaghetti
½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
Pricing
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