Pasta alla Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta alla Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 2 cans whole tomatoes, crushed (28 oz cans); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 teaspoons garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ cup nicoise olive (Calamata work well too); ¼ cup capers, drained; 1 can anchovy, to taste (optional); salt; pepper; ½ cup fresh basil, chopped,as garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
2 cans whole tomatoes, crushed (28 oz cans)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup nicoise olive (Calamata work well too)
¼ cup capers, drained
1 can anchovy, to taste (optional)
salt
pepper
½ cup fresh basil, chopped,as garnish

1
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta.
2
Cook pasta until al dente about 7 minutes While pasta cooks, drain tomatoes and cut them crosswise, squeezing out as much liquid as possible; reserve.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet.
4
Saute garlic and red pepper flakes quickly to release flavor.
5
Quickly add tomatoes and reserved juice so pepper flakes and garlic don't burn.
6
Bring sauce to a boil.
7
Simmer sauce and add oregano, olives, capers, and anchovies, one ingredient at a time.
8
Reduce and continue simmering until desired consistency and flavor are reached.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
(you don't need much salt JMHO) Drain pasta and toss in skillet with the sauce Slide hot spaghetti into serving bowl and garnish with basil.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 2 cans whole tomatoes, crushed (28 oz cans), ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta alla 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.

Pasta alla Puttanesca

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