Alone this meal is a hearty dish, but it also entitles you to a conversation piece about the name "puttanesca". The name I believe roughly translates to "lady of the night" or more colourfully known as either the Whore's pasta, tart’s pasta or even prostitute pasta, take your pick. So, who will start the conversation about this I wonder? Either way, this dish filled with olives, anchovies, capers and a few other bits and pieces like tomato and a bit of chilli and garlic. It will give your taste buds a real treat. I wonder what the history of this dish is, I better find out.
At home preparationLabel the bags and place all ingredients into the allocated bags. Copy or print Method at camp and keep together with the bags.
Method at campIn a pot add 2 cups of water and bring to the boil, then add Bag 1 (pasta mix). Bring back to the boil and then simmer for 5 to 12 minutes *(see Hints). After the cooking time of the pasta, take the pot off the heat and drain out half of the water into a bowl, keep aside for now (you may want to use the water for more sauce later). Put the pot back on the heat and add Bag 2 (herb mix), Bag 3 (olive mix) (and sun dried tomato for the vegetarian option) and the tomato paste stirring through. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. If you want more sauce add some of the water from the bowl, stir through, or if you think the sauce is thick enough, discard the water from the bowl. Serve.
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