Vegan Puttanesca Sauce
Dive into a taste of Italian-inspired excellence with this Vegan Puttanesca Sauce—a bold, flavorful twist on the classic dish, perfect for plant-based food lovers! Packed with rich and zesty Mediterranean ingredients like briny kalamata olives, tangy capers, and aromatic garlic, this sauce delivers a delightful balance of savory and spicy notes thanks to the addition of red pepper flakes and fresh herbs. Simmered to perfection in crushed tomatoes, this quick-to-prepare sauce is ready in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners. Serve it generously over your favorite pasta for a wholesome, soul-warming meal that's completely dairy-free and bursting with vibrant flavors. A must-try vegan recipe for pasta enthusiasts everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chopped kalamata olives, capers, oregano, and basil. Let the sauce simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice, ensuring it's mixed well. Enjoy your vegan puttanesca sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4488 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2893 mg | 62% | |
*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.
