Description
A classic Italian pasta dish, Pasta Puttanesca is a flavorful and savory combination of spaghetti with a robust tomato sauce featuring olives, capers, and a hint of anchovy. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil, garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes. Add olives, capers, crushed tomatoes, and simmer.
- Combine: Toss drained spaghetti in the sauce, mixing well. Serve garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the anchovies and add soy sauce or miso paste for umami flavor.
- Pair with a green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
