Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatoes, vined ripened (plum or Cherry); 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 sprig rosemary, leaves finely chopped; 4 sage leaves, shredded thinly; 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes; 2 ounces capers; 4 ounces black olives, pitted; 4 ounces anchovies packed in oil, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons oregano, chopped; 1 lb spaghetti; 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb tomatoes, vined ripened (plum or Cherry)
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 sprig rosemary, leaves finely chopped
4 sage leaves, shredded thinly
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes
2 ounces capers
4 ounces black olives, pitted
4 ounces anchovies packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons oregano, chopped
1 lb spaghetti
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring 3.4 litre/6 pint water and 2 tbsp salt to the boil for the pasta.
2
For the sauce, squeeze the tomatoes into the sink to get rid of most of the juice, then cut each one in half.
3
Heat the oil in a pan with the garlic, rosemary and sage and cook gently for about 1 minute without browning.
4
Add the chilli, tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovies, oregano and some black pepper and leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pan of boiling water and cook for about 7 minutes or until al dente.
6
Drain and tip it into a large warmed serving bowl. Pour over the sauce, add the chopped parsley and toss together well. Serve straight away, with plenty of red wine.

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb tomatoes, vined ripened (plum or Cherry), 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 sprig rosemary, leaves finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Pasta Puttanesca

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