Spaghetti alla Puttanesca With Fresh Parsley and Capers
- Spicy
- Seafood
- Pasta
- Low Calorie
- Meat
- Italian
- Contains Dairy
A tangy, somewhat salty Italian pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century. The ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic.
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Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories 661
- Carbs 87g
- Fat 16.6g
- Fibre 7.4g
- Protein 40.9g
- Sugar 12g
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0.0 min
Peel garlic and thinly slice. Chop the parsley and the onion separately and set aside.
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2.0 min
Heat a pot of salted water to boiling on high heat.
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2.5 min
Season the perch fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
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3.0 min
In a pan, heat a a little olive oil on high until hot. Add the nile perch and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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9.5 min
Add the spaghetti to the now boiling water; cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
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10.0 min
In the same pan used to cook the perch, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat, until hot. Add the garlic and onion; cook until transparent and fragrant, stirring frequently.
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11.5 min
Add the tomato passata, tomato paste, chicken stock, capers, 2/3 of the parsley and as much of the chilli flakes as you would like.
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13.0 min
Bring the sauce to the boil and reduce to simmer. Add the perch into the sauce.
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15.5 min
Simmer for for a further 5-6 minutes so the sauce can reduce slightly, or until the perch is cooked through and firm.
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19.5 min
The spaghetti should now be ready, drain it and add this to the sauce mixture, stirring to thoroughly coat the pasta.
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20.5 min
When the perch is cooked through, turn off the heat.
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21.0 min
Gently break apart the perch fillets into bite sized chunks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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23.0 min
To plate your dish, divide the spaghetti accordingly. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Enjoy!
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