Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Here's a quick and easy version of this Italian favourite -- I've added some sausage as well to make it a bit more of a meal, though they are optional . This recipe is also a stealthy way to introduce some "grown-up" flavours to kids - anchovies, capers and olives hidden in the tomato sauce!



















Ingredients

• 400g (12 oz) tinned tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• handful of capers
• handful of olives
• 6 anchovy fillets
• olive oil
• 6 Italian sausages
• bunch of fresh oregano & parsley
• 1 lb dried spaghetti
• Fresh parmesan

Instructions

1. In a large pan heat 1/4 cup of olive. Add finely chopped onion and fry gently for 5 minutes.
Crush and peel garlic and add to the pan.



















2. Starting grilling (broiling) the sausages, turn every few minutes so that all sides are nicely browned.










3. Finely chop the olives (be careful for ones with stones!) and add to the pan. Chop the anchovies and add to the pan. Add capers to the pan and stir well.




























4. Add the tinned tomatoes and stir well.










5. Finely chop the herbs and add to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the sausages (chop them into pieces). Cover and reduce heat to gentle simmer.




















6. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, then add the pasta to the sauce and toss well.










7. Serve with freshly grated parmesan. Molto bene!