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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca (Spaghetti alla Puttanesca) is a punchy, zesty, umami-rich classic Southern Italian pasta your whole family will love! It’s the ultimate emergency pantry meal made with a zesty tomato-based Puttanesca Sauce punctuated by briny capers, fruity Kalamata olives, spicy red pepper flakes, garlic and herbs. You can keep the Puttanesca recipe simple or pump it up with shrimp, chicken or any veggies of choice such as zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus. Best of all, the recipe is SO easy and extremely forgiving, literally ANYONE can make. Serve it up with a side of Garlic Bread or Buttery Breadsticks to mop up the gutsy Puttanesca Sauce and fresh Green Bean Salad or Roasted Parmesan Broccoli.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- saucepan
- sauce pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
spaghetti1 pound
2
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes and cook for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is golden and anchovies have melted into the oil.
garlic, minced6 clovesGarlic BreadGarlic Butter Breadsticks
3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, oregano and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for ⏱️ 6-8 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and some of the cherry tomatoes have burst.
dried oregano1 teaspoon
4
Stir in the olives, capers, basil, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
5
Combine the sauce and the pasta in either the pasta pot or sauce pot (whatever is large enough to hold the sauce) Add additional pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, red pepper, capers or olives to taste.
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