Puttanesca Pasta
Puttanesca pasta is a vibrant Italian dish that bursts with flavor, featuring a delightful combination of garlic, tangy tomatoes, briny olives, and zesty capers. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or effortless gatherings, transporting you to an Italian kitchen filled with warmth. With its bold taste and simple ingredients, puttanesca is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta.
- Sauté garlic and olives: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add garlic and olives; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add tomatoes and capers: Stir in crushed tomatoes and capers; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season your sauce: Add red pepper flakes; adjust seasoning as needed while simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Drain al dente pasta (reserve some water) and mix it into the sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish and serve: Plate with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg