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Pilchard puttanesca

Pilchard puttanesca

30 minMediumItalianPasta
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VegetarianGluten-freeSpicy

Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta following pack instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 3-4 mins to soften.

    04:00
  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 min, then add the pilchards with their sauce.

    01:00
  4. 4

    Cook, breaking up the fish with a wooden spoon, then add the olives and continue to cook for a few more mins.

  5. 5

    Drain the pasta and add to the pan with 2-3 tbsp of the cooking water.

  6. 6

    Toss everything together well, then divide between plates and serve, scattered with Parmesan.

Source: original recipe