Puttanesca
Transform your weeknight dinners with the bold and savory flavors of classic Spaghetti Puttanesca. This Italian pasta dish is a quick and flavorful option, featuring a robust tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, anchovies, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Briny black olives and capers bring a touch of Mediterranean flair, while dried oregano and fresh parsley add aromatic depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you want something delicious without the fuss. Serve it hot and pair with crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for lovers of bold, umami-rich dishes, this spaghetti alla puttanesca is a true crowd-pleaser and your new go-to pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 800 grams canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 120 grams pitted black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the anchovies have melted into the oil.
Crush the canned whole peeled tomatoes with your hands or a fork and add them (with their juices) to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Stir in the sliced black olives, drained capers, and dried oregano. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, adding some of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 8912 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*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.
