Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 anchovy fillets; 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 6 quarts water; 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 anchovy fillets
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 quarts water
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add anchovies; mash in pan to form a paste. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Bring 6 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until almost al dente. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta and reserved pasta water to tomato mixture; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente, tossing to combine. Spoon 1 1/2 cups pasta into each of 4 bowls. Drizzle each serving with 3/4 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with cheese.

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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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 anchovy fillets, 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, 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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