Description
Puttanesca is a vibrant Italian pasta dish that bursts with flavor and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With its rich tomato sauce, briny olives, and zesty garlic, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, puttanesca is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Simmer sauce: Pour in canned tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Mix flavors: Stir in capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Combine: Toss drained spaghetti into the sauce and mix well. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Plate your puttanesca and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spaghetti with your favorite pasta or add vegetables like spinach for more nutrition. For added depth of flavor, sauté anchovies with garlic before adding tomatoes (optional).