Puttanesca Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Puttanesca Pasta Recipe
Description
The Puttanesca Pasta Recipe features dried pasta incorporated into a sauce made by gently cooking diced onion and garlic with anchovy fillets dissolved into olive oil, which forms the distinct base flavor. Chopped kalamata olives and capers contribute briny, salty layers, complemented by crushed tomatoes and a splash of dry white wine to add acidity and body. The use of dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil give the sauce complexity and fresh brightness. Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to marry and deepen while the pasta cooks separately until al dente. Tossing the pasta into the sauce finishes the dish by coating each strand evenly. Optionally topping with cheese enhances richness. This combination yields a savory, tangy, and mildly spicy pasta suitable for a flavorful yet balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454g) dried pasta
- 1/4 cup (57ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce tin anchovy fillets drained, flat, in olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less, to taste, crushed
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives roughly chopped, pitted
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
- 1 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup basil chopped, loosely packed fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more if needed
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium-heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add in the garlic, anchovies, oregano, and crushed pepper to skillet and saute the mixture until the anchovies have dissolved entirely and the garlic is slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add olives, capers, tomatoes, white wine, black pepper, and parsley. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat, and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes. Toss in the basil and salt and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil, add a dash of salt then add in the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- When the pasta is finished cooking, drain well then add it to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Plate and top with cheese, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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