Pasta Puttanesca
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Puttanesca
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Classic Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian recipe made with tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Coax maximum flavor out of just 7 ingredients in this easy pasta dinner idea.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti (see note 1)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoon capers (see note 2)
- 4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained (see note 3)
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style whole (plum-shaped) tomatoes drained and chopped
- red chili flakes to taste
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain well.
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook until garlic begins to turn golden, but not scorched, about 1 minute.
- Stir in capers, anchovy fillets, olives, tomatoes, and crushed red pepper (I like 1 teaspoon). Heat to boiling, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the pot with the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Thin with pasta water if needed. Serve with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Spaghetti: This recipe calls for spaghetti, but it's certainly not the end-all, be-all of pastas for puttanesca. Other long, thin noodles like linguine or bucatini also works beautifully.
- Capers: Capers are the little pickled blossoms of a French shrub. I highly recommend giving the briny beauties a shot, especially in this salty and savory puttanesca sauce! I suggest 4 tablespoons capers for the 6-serving sauce. Scale up or down as you see fit.
- Anchovy filets: While anchovies are easy to find in the tinned fish section these days, I seek out olive oil-packed anchovies in a little jar for easy storage. You can also opt for a generous squirt of anchovy paste instead; this is sold in toothpaste-like tubes at specialty grocery stores or online. One 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste is equal to one anchovy filet.
- Yield: This recipe makes six generous servings of a little more than 3 ounces of pasta (uncooked weight). I find this rich enough that this Spaghetti alla Puttanesca portion satisfies as a main dish, but multiply as desired.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
152IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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