Fried Pasta Sauce

This Fried Pasta Sauce is a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that brings depth and richness to any pasta. The sauce combines crushed tomatoes with briny olives, tangy capers, and anchovies that melt into a savory umami base. Aromatic garlic and dried chili flakes add warmth and complexity, while fresh parsley brightens the finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this sauce comes together in under 30 minutes. It pairs beautifully with spaghetti or linguine, offering a satisfying, home-style meal that is both simple to prepare and deeply delicious. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 105.2

Description

This Fried Pasta Sauce is a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that brings depth and richness to any pasta. The sauce combines crushed tomatoes with briny olives, tangy capers, and anchovies that melt into a savory umami base. Aromatic garlic and dried chili flakes add warmth and complexity, while fresh parsley brightens the finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this sauce comes together in under 30 minutes. It pairs beautifully with spaghetti or linguine, offering a satisfying, home-style meal that is both simple to prepare and deeply delicious. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

4 Drained anchovy fillets,
12 Minutes or until tender. Drain.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large
30 Seconds or until fragrant.
10 Minutes or until the sauce

Directions

1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender, then drain.
3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat.
4
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Add canned tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovy fillets, and dried chili flakes to the pan.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7
Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until thickened.
8
Stir in chopped flat-leaf parsley just before serving.
9
Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 105.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1195.2mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 19.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 4.5g9%

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

Note

Ensure the garlic does not burn; cook on moderate heat until just fragrant.

Anchovy fillets will dissolve into the sauce, adding a savory depth without a strong fishy taste.

For a richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: anchovy, boiling, drain, drained, fillets, fragrant, fried, frying, heat, italian, large, main, meanwhile, minutes, oil, pasta, sauce, seconds, simmering, tender

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