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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla puttanesca is an Italian dish made with tomatoes, olive oil, olives, chili peppers, capers and garlic served over spaghetti pasta.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword anchovies, capers, olives, pasta, spaghetti
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 532kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic , smashed
  • 8 anchovy fillets , chopped
  • 2 (28-oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup capers
  • ½- 1 tsp crushed pepper flakes
  • 750 g spaghetti
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the anchovies and cook for another minute. Add the diced tomatoes (plus juices), sliced kalamata olives, capers and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the desired doneness has been achieved. Drain the pasta and then return the pasta to the pot. Add the puttanesca sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  • Serve, garnished with chopped parsley, grated Parmigaino Reggiano and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Recipe source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a26092759/pasta-puttanesca-recipe/

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg