Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 or more cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled; 3 or more anchovy fillets; 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured; 2 tablespoons capers; Crushed red pepper flakes to taste; 1 pound linguine or other long pasta; Chopped fresh parsley, oregano, marjoram or basil leaves for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

Salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 or more cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
3 or more anchovy fillets
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured
2 tablespoons capers
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
1 pound linguine or other long pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, oregano, marjoram or basil leaves for garnish, optional

1
Bring pot of water to boil and salt it.
2
Warm 2 tablespoons oil with garlic and anchovies in skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden.
4
Drain tomatoes and crush with fork or hands.
5
Add to skillet, with some salt and pepper.
6
Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and mixture becomes saucy, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in olives, capers and red pepper flakes, and continue to simmer.
8
Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy.
9
Drain quickly and toss with sauce and remaining tablespoon of oil.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, garnish with herbs if you like, and serve.

902

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 or more cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled, 3 or more anchovy fillets, 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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