Description
Puttanesca sauce is a delightful Italian classic, bursting with bold flavors and ready in under 30 minutes! This zesty blend of ripe tomatoes, garlic, olives, and capers creates a mouthwatering dish that pairs perfectly with pasta or crusty bread. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a simple weeknight meal, this quick recipe guarantees satisfaction and culinary applause.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 3 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and chop parsley; drain capers and olives.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add canned tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up slightly. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, tossing well to coat. Use reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg