Puttanesca Sauce
Puttanesca Sauce is a bold and vibrant Italian classic that combines the savory, salty flavors of the Mediterranean into a fast and easy recipe. This richly aromatic sauce begins with a fragrant base of minced garlic and anchovy fillets sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, creating a depth of umami that’s perfectly balanced by the heat of red pepper flakes. A luscious tomato sauce comes together with the briny addition of pitted black olives and capers, while fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just under 40 minutes, this hearty, flavorful sauce is perfect for elevating your favorite pasta dishes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, Puttanesca Sauce will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection thanks to its complexity, ease, and irresistible blend of bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 units Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes (with juices)
- 0.5 cups Pitted black olives, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and anchovy fillets to the skillet, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release the heat.
Crush the canned whole tomatoes with your hands or a wooden spoon and add them, along with their juices, into the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Add the chopped olives and capers to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate them evenly.
Continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve the puttanesca sauce over your favorite pasta, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 7048 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2201 mg | 47% | |
*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.
