Easy Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans); 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 large onion); 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic; 1 (8 ounce) jar capers, drained and rinsed (or small jar); 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional); 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (stems removed); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon italian seasoning (to taste); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans)
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 large onion)
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) jar capers, drained and rinsed (or small jar)
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (stems removed)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (to taste)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta to al dente pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, sautee onion, crushed red pepper, anchony paste and garlic in a large, deep sauce pan in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add all other ingredients EXCEPT parsley, seasoning to taste.
4
Stir well, and let simmer 10-20 minutes on low.
5
Add parsley in last three minutes of cooking.
6
Toss sauce with pasta.
7
Top with cheese to taste, and serve.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta, 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans), 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 large onion), and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta Puttanesca falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Easy Pasta Puttanesca

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