Description
Puttanesca Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful Italian classic that can elevate any meal in under 30 minutes. This quick, hearty sauce combines briny olives, savory garlic, and rich tomatoes to create a culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for pasta, fish, or even as a pizza base. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, you’ll impress family and friends with this delightful dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata or green olives (pitted and chopped)
- 2 tbsp capers (drained)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice garlic and chop parsley.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes with juice, chopped olives, and capers. Crush the tomatoes gently while mixing everything together.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Toss cooked pasta with the Puttanesca sauce in the skillet until fully coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg