Dinner for 2
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
$18.64for 420 minServes 2
Cook spaghetti while a tomato sauce simmers with garlic, anchovies, olives, capers, oregano, and chili.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.71Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $6.56Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.32 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
$4.66 per serving$18.64 for 4
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Ingredients
- 200 g / 7oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
- 400 g / 14oz can crushed tomato
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp fresh oregano
- 1/8 tsp kosher / cooking salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water for 9 minutes, then drain it.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and anchovies for 2 minutes.
- Add the olives, capers, chili flakes, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar, then simmer for 7 minutes.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the sauce for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the basil and serve.
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