Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: diced tomato; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves, diced finely; 1 ½ tablespoons chopped dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; 3 anchovy fillets; 4 tablespoons sliced strongly flavored black olives, such as kalamata olives; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 lb spaghetti

Servings: persons

1
Gently sautee garlic in oil over medium-low heat until garlic softens, but does not brown.
2
About 3 minutes.
3
Add parsley and marjoram and sautee about 45 seconds.
4
Mash the anchovy in a mortar then add it to the skillet and cook about 1 minute.
5
Add tomatoes with their juice, the olives, pepper flakes and capers.
6
Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
7
About 20 minutes.
8
Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
9
When sauce is slightly thickened and ready, toss with pasta and serve with your favorite wine.

213

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Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: diced tomato, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 large garlic cloves, diced finely, 1 ½ tablespoons chopped dried parsley, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Puttanesca

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