Pronto Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Pronto Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces spaghetti (or other long, thin pasta of choice); 4 cups water; ½ cup onion, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup green pepper, destemmed, deseeded, and diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces crushed tomatoes; ¼ cup black olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped; 1 tablespoon capers (or more, to taste); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; vegan vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes, for garnishing

Servings: persons

3 ounces spaghetti (or other long, thin pasta of choice)
4 cups water
½ cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup green pepper, destemmed, deseeded, and diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces crushed tomatoes
¼ cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
1 tablespoon capers (or more, to taste)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
vegan vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes, for garnishing

1
In a large saucepan, cook the spaghetti in boiling water, for 7-8 minutes or until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil for 2 minutes to soften.
3
Add the green pepper and garlic and saute an additional 3 minutes.
4
Add the dried basil and oregano and saute the mixture an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp tender.
5
Add the crushed tomatoes, black olives, parsley, capers, crushed red pepper flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
6
When the spaghetti is al dente, drain it in a colander, add it to the simmering sauce, and toss well to combine.
7
Transfer to a platter or bowl for service.
8
Garnish individual servings with a little vegan soy parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes, if desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces spaghetti (or other long, thin pasta of choice), 4 cups water, ½ cup onion, diced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pronto 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.

Pronto Pasta Puttanesca

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