Whole Wheat Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup pitted black olives, chopped; ¼ cup capers, chopped; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped (optional); 10 ounces whole wheat pasta; parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on top

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup pitted black olives, chopped
¼ cup capers, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped (optional)
10 ounces whole wheat pasta
parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on top

1
In medium saucepan heat oil on medium heat and add garlic.
2
Cook until translucent (do not burn).
3
Add tomatoes and crushed red pepper and bring to boil then turn down heat.
4
Stir in olives, capers, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire and salt and pepper.
5
Return to boil and then turn down to low and let simmer for about 30 minutes, uncovered, or until desired consistency is reached.
6
In the meantime cook pasta according to your liking.
7
If using the thyme and marjoram stir it into the sauce at the end of cook time.
8
Spoon sauce over pasta and top with a little Parmesan cheese.

509

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced, 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce 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!

Whole Wheat Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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