Description
Pasta Puttanesca stands out for its bold, savory taste and is perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal. Made with simple ingredients, this dish offers a delightful mix of flavors that will surely impress anyone looking for an easy homemade recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 canned anchovies (optional)
- 5 oz black olives (halved lengthwise and pitted)
- 2 heaping tablespoons small capers
- 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- ½ cup packed fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a wide skillet to provide accurate surface area and gather all ingredients.
- Start boiling a large pot of water for the pasta. Once boiling, salt generously and cook spaghetti until just al-dente. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil, and sauté crushed garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add anchovies and sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds until they dissolve into the oil. Incorporate olives and capers, continuing to sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the drained diced tomatoes and half of the chopped parsley to the skillet, sautéing for 2 more minutes while stirring frequently.
- Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, simmer for a few minutes, adding pasta cooking water as necessary until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta evenly. Taste and adjust with salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with remaining chopped parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality bronze cut spaghetti for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference for heat.
Feel free to omit anchovies for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg