Simple Puttanesca Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and easy-to-make Simple Puttanesca Sauce! Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this classic Italian recipe combines the savory umami of anchovies and black olives, the briny zing of capers, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, all simmered to perfection in a rich tomato base. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy evenings. Serve this versatile sauce over pasta, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or use it as a topping for grilled fish. Packed with pantry-friendly ingredients and fresh parsley for a bright finishing touch, this comforting dish is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation. Perfect for those seeking a flavorful, no-fuss sauce that delivers a taste of Italy at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 anchovy fillets, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden, but not browned.
Stir in the minced anchovy fillets and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until the anchovies dissolve into the oil.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
Stir in the sliced olives, capers, and dried oregano, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the fresh parsley before serving to add brightness to the sauce.
Serve hot over pasta or as a flavorful base for other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 5407 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2057 mg | 44% | |
*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.
