Spagetti ala puttanesca

My 15 minute go-to recipe.

Ingredients:

Fist full of Spaghetti
12-15 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
10-12 Olives, chopped
10-12 Capers
1 Clove of Garlic, minced
1/2 an Onion, chopped
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
1/2 cup Basil Leaves
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated or shaved
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

1. In a pan of boiling water, add salt and a bit of olive oil. Boil spaghetti as per the instructions on the packet.

2. Heat up olive oil in a pan.

3. Add onions, garlic along with red chilli flakes till onions become translucent.

4. Add olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook till the tomatoes become soft.

5. Add seasoning, basil leaves and the pasta. Toss to incorporate. Use pasta water to loosen the paste give it a silky texture.

6. Garnish with basil leaves and parmesan and serve with a salad.