Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Bucatini Or Spaghetti; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced; 1-1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 3/4 cups Chicken Broth Or White Wine; 2 cloves Garlic; 4 whole Anchovy Filets; 1/2 cup (heaping) Assorted Pitted Olives; 12 whole Basil Leaves; 4 ounces, weight Good Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Bucatini Or Spaghetti
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced
1-1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved
3/4 cups Chicken Broth Or White Wine
2 cloves Garlic
4 whole Anchovy Filets
1/2 cup (heaping) Assorted Pitted Olives
12 whole Basil Leaves
4 ounces, weight Good Parmesan Cheese

1
Cook pasta until al dente.
2
Mash (in this order) garlic, anchovies, and olives using a mortar and pestle, or just chop them finely together. Set aside.
3
Using a fork, crumble the Parmesan cheese.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced red onions and cook until slightly caramelized. Add halved tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour in broth or wine and cook for another two minutes, then pour in garlic/anchovy/olive mixture. Stir and continue cooking for several minutes, or until sauce is nice and reduced and wonderful. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the crumbled Parmesan and toss to coat pasta in the sauce.
6
Tear basil leaves and sprinkle over the top. Serve right out of the skillet.
7
(Note: Bucatini is extra delicious in this dish.)

340

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Bucatini Or Spaghetti, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced, 1-1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved, 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.

Pasta Puttanesca

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