Gluten-Free Puttanesca Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this vibrant and savory Gluten-Free Puttanesca Sauce recipe! Packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this classic sauce features a tantalizing combination of minced garlic, tangy Kalamata olives, briny capers, and aromatic fresh herbs like oregano and basil. A touch of optional anchovy fillets dissolves into the rich tomato base for an extra depth of umami, while a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for pairing with your favorite gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles, offering an allergy-friendly twist without compromising on taste. It's a delicious, gluten-free dinner option that’s robust, wholesome, and sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Anchovy fillets, drained and chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
If using, add the chopped anchovy fillets and stir until they dissolve into the oil.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour the canned tomatoes with their juice into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to gently break up the tomatoes.
Bring the tomatoes to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Kalamata olives, capers, and oregano to the skillet.
Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve over your favorite gluten-free pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 7792 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1845 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
