A Puttanesca-Inspired "The Sauce" Recipe

Name: A Puttanesca-Inspired "The Sauce"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, large dice; 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, squished with your hands, with their juices; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (or one stick); 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half; 3 teaspoons capers; 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, rough chop; 5 anchovy filets; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (plus more for serving); salt to taste; crushed red pepper to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant, large dice
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, squished with your hands, with their juices
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (or one stick)
1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half
3 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, rough chop
5 anchovy filets
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (plus more for serving)
salt to taste
crushed red pepper to taste (optional)

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, and add the eggplant. Cook on medium low for 12 minutes, until soft and starting to fall apart. Add garlic and red pepper (if you want), and cook for another 3 minutes.
2
Add the canned tomatoes to saucepan (quickly squishing the tomatoes with your fingers before they get too warm). Then, add the onion and anchovies and cook uncovered at a very low simmer for 20 minutes, stirring periodically.
3
Add capers, olives, and oregano, and cook for another 25 minutes, continuing to stir periodically.
4
Taste and add salt as needed. Remove onion. Chop half and add to the sauce. Serve with extra oregano and freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (if desired).

340

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, large dice, 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled, 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, squished with your hands, with their juices, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (or one stick), and more.

Yes, A Puttanesca-Inspired "The Sauce" falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Puttanesca-Inspired "The Sauce"

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