Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp/15 ml); 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, with juices (see Notes); 3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato paste; 2 tbsp (25 ml) dry red wine; 1 cup (250 ml) pitted oil-cured black olives, halved (see Notes); 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried basil leaves; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) hot pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/2 to 1 tsp (2 to 5 ml) granulated natural cane sugar; 8 oz (250 g) penne or other short pasta

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp/15 ml)
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, with juices (see Notes)
3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato paste
2 tbsp (25 ml) dry red wine
1 cup (250 ml) pitted oil-cured black olives, halved (see Notes)
1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tsp (10 ml) dried basil leaves
2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp (2 ml) hot pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 to 1 tsp (2 to 5 ml) granulated natural cane sugar
8 oz (250 g) penne or other short pasta

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2
Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
3
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low and stir in olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano and hot pepper flakes.
5
Taste and add sugar, a little at a time, as necessary, to smooth any bitterness.
6
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
7
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 minutes or until tender to the bite, or according to package instructions.
8
Drain.
9
Serve sauce over hot pasta.
10
Variations:
11
For a heartier meal, slice 2 Italian-style soy sausages and add along with the wine.
12
Add 2 tbsp (25 ml) drained capers along with the sun-dried tomatoes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 2 onions, coarsely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp/15 ml), 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, with juices (see Notes), 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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