Pasta Puttanesca is an Italian dish popular for its savory and delectable flavor. it is made from a variety of ingredients which includes black olives, pepper, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and anchovy.

The name “Puttanesca” comes from an Italian term which means prostitute or whore. According to culinary historians, this term was given to the dish because of its spicy and hot flavor. Another accounts suggests that the name comes from the fact that the dish was easy and very quick to prepare. (more…)