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Puttanesca

A bold and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Puttanesca is traditionally served with spaghetti, but you can use any pasta you prefer. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.

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