Pasta alla Puttanesca Recipe
Description: This dish is so quick and easy to throw together, and it’s just bursting with great flavor. The anchovies are optional. Serve with some crusty Italian bread and a nice red wine for a delicious, no hassle meal.
Recipe Category: Spaghetti
Keywords: European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 597.3
- Fat Content: 17.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 415.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 93.9g
- Fiber Content: 6.7g
- Sugar Content: 6.1g
- Protein Content: 16.9g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 package spaghetti
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup nicoise olives
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 anchovy (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. |
| 2 | Cook the pasta until al dente, about 7 minutes. While the pasta cooks, drain the tomatoes and cut them crosswise, squeezing out as much liquid as possible; reserve. |
| 3 | Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. |
| 4 | SautΓ© the garlic and red pepper flakes quickly to release their flavor, being careful not to burn them. |
| 5 | Quickly add the tomatoes and reserved juice to the skillet so the pepper flakes and garlic don’t burn. |
| 6 | Bring the sauce to a boil. |
| 7 | Simmer the sauce and add the oregano, olives, capers, and anchovies (if using), one ingredient at a time. |
| 8 | Reduce the heat and continue simmering until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and flavor. |
| 9 | Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Note: You don’t need much salt, in my humble opinion.) |
| 10 | Drain the cooked pasta and toss it in the skillet with the sauce. |
| 11 | Slide the hot spaghetti into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil. |
Enjoy your flavorful Pasta alla Puttanesca! ππΏ
