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: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns around the pan; 4 -6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 can flat anchovy fillet, drained; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 20 oil-cured black olives, cracked away from pit and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons capers, cracked; 1 (32 ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; a few grinds black pepper; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls,chopped; 1 lb spaghetti, cooked to al dente (with a bite); crusty bread, for mopping; grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or romano cheese, for passing,optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns around the pan
4 -6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can flat anchovy fillet, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
20 oil-cured black olives, cracked away from pit and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, cracked
1 (32 ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
a few grinds black pepper
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls,chopped
1 lb spaghetti, cooked to al dente (with a bite)
crusty bread, for mopping
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or romano cheese, for passing,optional

1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, garlic, anchovies, and crushed pepper.
2
Saute mixture until anchovies melt into oil and completely dissolve and garlic is tender, about 3 minutes: your kitchen never smelled so good!
3
Add olives, capers, tomatoes, black pepper, and parsley.
4
Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Toss sauce with cooked pasta.
6
Pass bread and cheese at the table and serve with a simple salad of mixed bitter greens dressed with oil and vinegar, salt, and pepper.
7
Cook's Note: Get your olives from the bulk bins in the market, rather than buying a jar.
8
The unit price is always much less per pound and you can get just what you need for each recipe.

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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: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns around the pan, 4 -6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 can flat anchovy fillet, drained, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 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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