Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAssaggio KailuaLinguine Putanesca Recipe

Linguine Putanesca Recipe

Inspired by Assaggio Kailua
Time30m
Serves4

Pan Fried in Olive Oil, Garlic, Anchovies, Capers, Chili Flakes and Italian Parsley a Light Spicy Tomato Sauce. Served over a Bed of Linguine.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Linguine

    Once the water is boiling, add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the linguine and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Cook Anchovies

    Add 4 anchovy fillets to the skillet and cook until they dissolve into the oil, about 2 minutes.

  4. 7

    Make Sauce

    Stir in 14 oz of canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp of capers, and 1 tsp of chili flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes.

  5. 8

    Finish Sauce

    Season the sauce with black pepper to taste and add in the chopped Italian parsley, mixing well.

Combine and Serve

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water until desired consistency is reached.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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