Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta puttanesca is a delicious Italian pasta dish that is made with tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and other fantastic flavors that come together in just 35-minutes.

Course Pasta

Cuisine Italian-Inspired

Keyword pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 917kcal

Author Maria Koutsogiannis

Ingredients

1/3-1/2 package spaghettini
¼ cup olive oil
5 anchovies
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
½ tsp chili flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
pinch sugar
¼ cup sliced or torn fresh basil
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp capers

Instructions

In a large deep pan add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Add the anchovies, cook for about 2-3 minutes to gently breakdown the anchovies, they will dissolve into the oil. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the canned tomatoes with their juices and stir.
Then add in the chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, olives, and capers.
Turn the heat to medium-low and keep at a simmer, stirring occasionally, keeping the pan covered partially. Cook for about 20-30 minutes until the sauce is thickened to your liking.
While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions and save 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
When the sauce is ready, mix the pasta directly into the sauce and add a little pasta water if needed to thin. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if desired.

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Notes

This recipe is also delicious with spaghetti and linguine noodles if you prefer a different type of pasta.

Want to add a protein to this pasta? Try adding canned tuna or shredded chicken to the sauce as it's finishing and let it simmer with the sauce for a few minutes.

Make this a complete meal by serving with our Warming Caesar Salad (with a twist) or make a classic caesar salad with romaine lettuce and our Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

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