Pasta With Putanesca Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A bold, briny Italian classic featuring olives, capers, and anchovies simmered into a rich tomato sauce.
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This vibrant Pasta Putanesca is a quintessential Italian dish that packs a punch of savory, salty, and tangy flavors. The sauce comes together quickly, relying on the deep umami of canned tomatoes, the briny bite of capers, and the richness of Kalamata olives. Anchovies melt into the mixture, providing a subtle savory backbone without a fishy taste, making it perfect for both vegetarians who enjoy fish and adventurous omnivores. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels rustic yet sophisticated. Serve it tossed with spaghetti or linguine for a meal that is satisfying, aromatic, and deeply comforting. The combination of textures from the chopped olives and fresh parsley adds a wonderful contrast to the smooth tomato base.

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Pasta With Putanesca Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 70.8

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This vibrant Pasta Putanesca is a quintessential Italian dish that packs a punch of savory, salty, and tangy flavors. The sauce comes together quickly, relying on the deep umami of canned tomatoes, the briny bite of capers, and the richness of Kalamata olives. Anchovies melt into the mixture, providing a subtle savory backbone without a fishy taste, making it perfect for both vegetarians who enjoy fish and adventurous omnivores. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels rustic yet sophisticated. Serve it tossed with spaghetti or linguine for a meal that is satisfying, aromatic, and deeply comforting. The combination of textures from the chopped olives and fresh parsley adds a wonderful contrast to the smooth tomato base.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  4. Add mashed anchovies to the skillet and stir until they melt into the oil.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, pitted olives, and drained capers.
  6. Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt (taste before adding more salt due to the briny ingredients).
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  9. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  10. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce.
  11. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped parsley.
  13. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.2g1%

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

Keywords: italian, pasta, putanesca, tomato, olive, capers, anchovy, garlic, parsley, briny, savory, quick, dinner, mediterranean, spaghetti, linguine, vegetarian, easy, comfort food, classic
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