Vegan Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

Name: Vegan Puttanesca Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 3 shallots, diced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 habanero chili pepper, finely diced; 4 tomatoes, vine ripened; splash red wine; 1 (15 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained; ½ cup oil packed kalamata olive; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 ½ tablespoons salt free za'atar spice mix; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
3 shallots, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 habanero chili pepper, finely diced
4 tomatoes, vine ripened
splash red wine
1 (15 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
½ cup oil packed kalamata olive
2 tablespoons capers
1 ½ tablespoons salt free za'atar spice mix
1 teaspoon oregano
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Smash olives with the flat side of a chefs knife on a cutting board.
2
This will loosen the pit for easy removal.
3
Roughly chop pitted olives and capers, set aside.
4
Heat the olive oil at medium, until a reflection of light shimmers on the surface of a cast iron pan.
5
Add diced shallots and stir/cook until they are translucent.
6
Add garlic and chili and stir until the garlic is toasted.
7
Chop the fresh tomatoes into quarters and add to the hot pan.
8
Add a splash of red wine.
9
Put the remaining ingredients in the pan and stir.
10
Simmer and stir without a lid on medium heat until the sauce thickens.

618

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 3 shallots, diced, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 habanero chili pepper, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Puttanesca Sauce falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Vegan Puttanesca Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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