Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 6 anchovy fillets anchovy fillets; 1/2 cup kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; to taste salt and black pepper

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish known for its bold and flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and anchovies.

Author: AI-Leen Brown Cuisine: Italian

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins Difficulty: Easy Servings: 1 Estimated Cost: $ 12 Best Season: All year

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
6 anchovy fillets anchovy fillets (chopped)
¹⁄₂ cup kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz can)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovies, sauté until fragrant.
Add olives, capers, crushed tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with additional olives and capers if desired.

Enjoy your Pasta Puttanesca!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 6g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, Italian, puttanesca, sauce

Pasta Puttanesca