Pasta Puttanesca Perfecto Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca Perfecto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil (coarsely chopped or chiffonaded); 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 2 ounces rolled anchovies packed in oil; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup kalamata olives or 1 cup burgundy olive, pitted and halved; ¼ cup drained capers

Servings: persons

1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil (coarsely chopped or chiffonaded)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 ounces rolled anchovies packed in oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup kalamata olives or 1 cup burgundy olive, pitted and halved
¼ cup drained capers

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a generous palmful of sea salt or kosher salt to the pot.
2
Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3
While waiting for the water to boil, heat oil in a medium skillet.
4
Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, and making sure it does not burn.
5
Then add onion, salt, pepper, fresh herbs and stir, cooking, for about 5 minutes.
6
Add the anchovies and their oil, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring until anchovies are dissolved.
7
Add tomatoes with their juice, as well as bay leaf and red pepper flakes.
8
Simmer for 5 minutes, then add olives and capers.
9
Simmer another 5-10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings.
10
Drain pasta and place in a large shallow bowl, then toss with the puttanesca sauce and serve.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Pasta Puttanesca Perfecto 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 Perfecto

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