How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca)?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion finely diced, 2 cloves garlic finely sliced, 2 anchovy fillets chopped, 1 sm. red chili deseeded and finely chopped, and more.

Is Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca) suitable as snacks & appetizers?

Yes, Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca)?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca) Recipe

Name: Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion finely diced; 2 cloves garlic finely sliced; 2 anchovy fillets chopped; 1 sm. red chili deseeded and finely chopped; 2 tsp. capers rinsed and drained; 1 handful olives deseeded and quartered; 1 cup Red Sauce; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Salt and pepper (B/c of the saliency of the capers, olives, and anchovies; use the salt sparingly)

Try this homemade Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca) recipe the whole family will love. Made with onion, garlic, anchovy and red chili. Easy step-by-st…

This Whore Sauce (Salsa alla Puttanesca) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as onion finely diced, garlic finely sliced, anchovy fillets chopped and capers rinsed and drained. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 14 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Snacks & Appetizers

Servings: persons

1 onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic finely sliced
2 anchovy fillets chopped
1 sm. red chili deseeded and finely chopped
2 tsp. capers rinsed and drained
1 handful olives deseeded and quartered
1 cup Red Sauce
1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper (B/c of the saliency of the capers, olives, and anchovies; use the salt sparingly)

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
14 kcal
Category
Snacks & Appetizers

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