Puttanesca Sauce for Garlic Lovers
Dive into bold, Mediterranean flavors with this "Puttanesca Sauce for Garlic Lovers" recipe—a garlicky twist on the classic Italian sauce that's sure to delight any garlic enthusiast. This robust sauce combines the deep umami of anchovies, the briny punch of black olives and capers, and the warm heat of red pepper flakes, all brought together in a fragrant tomato base. With an impressive six cloves of minced garlic as the star ingredient, this recipe is perfect for those who can't get enough of garlic's savory allure. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and easy solution for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner guests. Pair this vibrant sauce with al dente pasta, and finish it off with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a dish that’s rustic, hearty, and irresistibly flavorful. Keywords: garlic-forward puttanesca sauce, Mediterranean pasta sauce, quick Italian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 large, minced garlic cloves
- 5 pieces anchovy fillets
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces, canned diced tomatoes
- 0.75 cups, roughly chopped pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained capers
- 0.25 cups, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons (to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the anchovy fillets and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to mash the anchovies until they dissolve into the oil.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, including the juices, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped olives, capers, parsley, and oregano to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the anchovies, olives, and capers are naturally salty.
Continue to simmer for another 5-8 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 7683 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 50.9 mg | 283% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*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.
