1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pilchards 1 tin chopped whole peeled tomatoes 1/4 pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup capers 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes Salt 500g fattis and monis screw pasta Basil Dried oregano Black pepper
Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and cook slowly until fragrant. Add pilchards, cook one minute longer and flake. Add tomatoes, olives, capers and chilli. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer for 15 mins. Add a pinch of oregano, check for seasoning.
Toss pasta into sauce and serve dresses with fresh basil.
Chefs Tip: Traditionally puttanesca uses anchovies. Play with the chilli according to your taste.