Puttanesca

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Puttanesca is a flavor-packed tomato pasta sauce flavored with olives and anchovies. This sauce goes well with any type of spaghetti.

Submitted by Pooche
Updated on August 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces spaghetti

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve

  • 4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 3 tablespoons capers

  • 20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

490 Calories
34g Fat
39g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 728mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 437mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.