Spaghetti Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 large brown onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 birdseye chilies, seeded, finely chopped; 4 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely; 6 ripe tomatoes, medium size, chopped; ½ cup vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons sugar; 100 gr. black olives, pitted and halved; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; ⅓ cup fresh basil leaf; 375 g spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 large brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 birdseye chilies, seeded, finely chopped
4 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely
6 ripe tomatoes, medium size, chopped
½ cup vegetable stock
2 teaspoons sugar
100 gr. black olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons capers, drained
⅓ cup fresh basil leaf
375 g spaghetti

1
Heat virgin olive oil in a large saucepan.
2
Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft.
3
Add chili, anchovies, tomato, stock and sugar.
4
Simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
5
Stir in olives, capers and basil leaves.
6
Cook spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water.
7
When spaghetti is tender, remove from heat and drain.
8
Toss hot spaghetti with half of the sauce.
9
Place spaghetti on plates and top with remaining sauce.
10
Serve with your favourite crusty bread.

194

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 large brown onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 birdseye chilies, seeded, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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