Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 lb spaghetti (whole wheat is fine) or 1 lb linguine (whole wheat is fine); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 medium garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 10 anchovies, crushed; 1 (28 ounce) Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; ½ cup kalamata olives or 3 ounces kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, fresh and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

kosher salt
1 lb spaghetti (whole wheat is fine) or 1 lb linguine (whole wheat is fine)
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
10 anchovies, crushed
1 (28 ounce) Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons capers, drained
½ cup kalamata olives or 3 ounces kalamata olives
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, fresh and coarsely chopped

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add salt and pasta, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add garlic, red-pepper flakes, and anchovies.
6
Cook, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes (undrained), capers, and olives.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Lower heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
10
Stir pasta into sauce.
11
Cook, stirring, until sauce clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.
12
Stir in parsley.
13
This can be served right away, at room temperature or it can be made ahead and chilled.

286

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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: kosher salt, 1 lb spaghetti (whole wheat is fine) or 1 lb linguine (whole wheat is fine), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 medium garlic cloves, minced, 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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