Pasta Puttanesca

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 c. kalamata olives, pitted; 1/4 c. capers; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher salt; 1 lb. spaghetti; Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

By Makinze GoreUpdated: Feb 27, 2023

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Pasta puttanesca might have a slightly scandalous history, but we love it all the same. With an extremely fragrant sauce, this pasta is to die for. Bursting with flavor and so easy to prepare, you'll be craving this pasta every week. The super-fragrant sauce is made with a lot of garlic and anchovies that will have you addicted right away, and the capers and olives add a briny saltiness to the dish. It's definitely a break from the classic spaghetti and meatballs that feels a little more complicated even though it isn't. Serve it with the best garlic bread ever and call it a day.

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 25 mins
Cal/Serv:: 611

Ingredients

1/4 c.
extra-virgin olive oil
4
cloves garlic, smashed
4
anchovy fillets, chopped
1
(28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 c.
kalamata olives, pitted
1/4 c.
capers
1/2 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 lb.
spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add anchovies and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and add sauce, tossing until coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan.