Pasta With Green Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pasta With Green Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt, to taste; 1 lb spaghettini or 1 lb spaghetti; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced (Cerignola or Picholine); 10 green garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick (or use 8 regular garlic cloves); 1/3 cup scallion, chopped, including greens (about 3); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; ½ cups baby spinach leaves (about 11 ounces); 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

kosher salt, to taste
1 lb spaghettini or 1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced (Cerignola or Picholine)
10 green garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick (or use 8 regular garlic cloves)
1/3 cup scallion, chopped, including greens (about 3)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
½ cups baby spinach leaves (about 11 ounces)
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, or according to package directions, then drain but reserve a cup of cooking water.
2
While the pasta is cooking, warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add capers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the capers start to brown, about 3 minutes. Ad the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, olives, garlic, scallions and red pepper flakes; increase heat to high if using green garlic (leave it at medium high for regular garlic) and cook until garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta and toss for 1 minute. Add a splash of pastat water if the pasta seems dry. Season with kosher salt. Toss in basil leaves.

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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, to taste, 1 lb spaghettini or 1 lb spaghetti, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup capers, drained, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Green 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 With Green Puttanesca

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