Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

Name: Puttanesca Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Chopped Parsley; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced (use Some Seeds For More Heat); 1 can (6 Oz. Can) Large Black Olives, Drained And Sliced Into Rings; 2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste; 3 Tablespoons Capers; 1 can (2 Oz. Flat Can) Anchovies, Chopped (Optional, See Note); 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Whole Tomatoes (the Best You Can Find); 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (optional - For Extra Spice); 12 ounces, weight Linguini, Prepared

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cups Chopped Parsley
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced (use Some Seeds For More Heat)
1 can (6 Oz. Can) Large Black Olives, Drained And Sliced Into Rings
2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste
3 Tablespoons Capers
1 can (2 Oz. Flat Can) Anchovies, Chopped (Optional, See Note)
1 can (28 Oz. Can) Whole Tomatoes (the Best You Can Find)
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (optional - For Extra Spice)
12 ounces, weight Linguini, Prepared

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In a large pot, pour in the olive oil and set over low heat. Add the garlic and sizzle gently until softened (1-2 minutes). Add in the parsley and jalapeno and increase the heat to medium. Add in the olives, anchovy paste, capers, and chopped anchovies, if using (see note below). Stir for 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, sugar, salt, Cajun spice and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
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Serve with pasta and some grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes: If you dig anchovies, add in a 2 oz. can of flat anchovies, chopped. In place of the Cajun seasoning, add in red pepper flakes to your taste. Add in a few stalks of green onions/scallions chopped (saute with the garlic).
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Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from Jim Fobel.

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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: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/4 cups Chopped Parsley, 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced (use Some Seeds For More Heat), and more.

Yes, Puttanesca Sauce falls under the General 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.

Puttanesca Sauce

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