Zesty Spaghetti a La Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Zesty Spaghetti a La Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; crushed red pepper flakes, pinch; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 anchovy fillets, roughly mashed with a fork; 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, halved; 15 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsley chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped; brown sugar, large pinch; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until it is slightly undercooked about 1 minute away from being al dente, drain.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
3
Add chili flakes and garlic.
4
Saute garlic for 2 minutes is fragrant and golden.
5
Add the mashed anchovies and saute 30 seconds.
6
Add cherry tomatoes and for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes begin to create a light sauce.
7
Once the tomatoes have sauced up, mix the olives, capers, brown sugar, sea salt and ground pepper into the sauce.
8
Add cooked spaghetti to the pan.
9
Lower heat to medium heat and use tongs to stir until pasta absorbs the sauce, about 3 minutes.

191

kcal

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, pinch, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Zesty Spaghetti a La 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!

Zesty Spaghetti a La Puttanesca

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Variations & substitutions

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