[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Chopped fresh basil,chopped garlic,chopped red chilli(seeds removed)fried in olive oil.Then add tsp tomato paste, chopped anchovies(not too many),capers(about a tablespoon), a few chopped black olives and about a pound of tomatoes skinned and chopped(deseeded if you prefer but use more tomatoes) and add to the garlic,chilli and basil in the oil.Cook on low to medium heat until tomatoes are soft.DO NOT ADD SALT,the anchovies are salty enough.Add some more fresh TORN basil to sauce and stir.Add to hot cooked spaghetti,add parmesan cheese and eat with lots of red wine.

The italian name is Spaghetti alla Puttanesca meaning Tarts Spaghetti.Why I don't know.Perhaps it's the chilli.