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Pilchard puttanesca

Savor the bold flavors of spaghetti tossed with rich tomato puree, zesty red chilli, and savory pilchards, all enhanced by the briny touch of black olives. A delectable, hearty lunch that satisfies!

Prep: 18 min
Cook: 24 min
Total: 42 min
Servings: 5
Medium
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By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Mar 29, 2026

Ingredients

5 servings
  • 300 g Spaghetti
  • 1 tbls Olive Oil
  • 1 finely chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 whole Red Chilli
  • 1 tbls Tomato Puree
  • 425 g Pilchards
  • 70 g Black Olives
  • 1 Shaved Parmesan

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 3-4 mins to soften. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 min, then add the pilchards with their sauce. Cook, breaking up the fish with a wooden spoon, then add the olives and continue to cook for a few more mins.

2

Drain the pasta and add to the pan with 2-3 tbsp of the cooking water. Toss everything together well, then divide between plates and serve, scattered with Parmesan.

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Italian cuisine.

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Nutrition Information

Per serving

Auto-calculated from USDA database. Nutrition values are estimates based on ingredient analysis using the USDA FoodData Central database. Actual values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.


Calories 190 kcal
Protein 6.20 g
Carbohydrates 16.40 g
Total Fat 11.50 g
Fiber 1.70 g
Sugar 4.10 g
Sodium 370.00 mg

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