Spicy Shrimp and Penne with Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Penne with Puttanesca Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; Coarse salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (4 times around the pan); 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (eyeball it in your palm); 8 to 10 whole anchovy fillets; 1/2 cup cracked, pitted, good-quality black olives, such as kalamata, or 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured black olives (saltier taste), your choice, coarsely chopped; 3 to 4 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 pound (24 count) peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed; 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound penne pasta
Coarse salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (4 times around the pan)
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (eyeball it in your palm)
8 to 10 whole anchovy fillets
1/2 cup cracked, pitted, good-quality black olives, such as kalamata, or 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured black olives (saltier taste), your choice, coarsely chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound (24 count) peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1
Place a large pot of water on to boil.
2
When it comes up, add the penne pasta and salt.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the EVOO, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and anchovies.
5
Break up the fish with the back of a wooden spoon until they melt into the oil.
6
The fish will develop a nutty, salty flavor; if you think you dont like anchovies, try this ONCE and you will!
7
Add the olives, capers, and tomatoes.
8
Bring the sauce to a bubble and add the shrimp, scattering them in a single layer.
9
Cover the pan to cook the shrimp, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
They will turn pink, opaque, and firm.
11
Uncover the pan and add the parsley.
12
Toss and adjust the seasonings to taste.
13
When the pasta is al dente, drain it well and add it to the sauce.
14
Toss to combine and serve hot.

1257

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne pasta, Coarse salt, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (4 times around the pan), 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and Penne with Puttanesca Sauce falls under the Seafood 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.

Spicy Shrimp and Penne with Puttanesca Sauce

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