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Puttanesca sauce: Anchovy and Olive Pasta
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Puttanesca sauce: Anchovy and Olive Pasta

Pasta alla puttanesca is one of the easiest and healthiest Italian recipes to make, perfect for bringing the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti pasta
  • ½ cup cherry tomato or 1 san marzano can
  • 6 anchovy fillet
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ⅓ cup olive Kalamata
  • ¼ cup capers
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 pring parsley fresh
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Fill 3/4 of a large stock pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Rinse the salt off the capers.
  3. To prepare the sauce, add some olive oil to a pan, sauté the finely sliced garlic (or crush it if you prefer a more delicate taste) with the red pepper flakes over medium high heat until light golden brown.
  4. Add the anchovy fillets and let them melt completely; skip this step if omitting anchovies.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce gets thicker.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the olives and the capers.
  7. Reduce the heat to a low and simmer until the pasta is done.
  8. When the water boils, add a tablespoon of salt and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  9. Finely chop the parsley and add it to the sauce; reserve a little for plate decoration.
  10. Drain the pasta in a colander and add it directly to the pan with the sauce.
  11. Toss with a wooden spoon until the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little pasta cooking liquid.
  12. Top the plates with the remaining parsley; enjoy your lunch! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 502mg (21%) Potassium 340mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 323IU (6%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 502mg 21%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 323IU 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.