Pasta Puttanesca
A bold and savory Italian classic, this quick Pasta Puttanesca combines garlic‑infused olive oil, anchovies, tomatoes, olives, and capers into a rich, briny sauce that comes together in minutes. Tossed with whole‑wheat spaghetti and finished with freshly grated Parmesan, it’s a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner with big Mediterranean character.
Ingredients
- 4 tbs olive oil
- 1/8 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1 lb plum tomatoes
- 1 tbs tomato puree
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 tbs capers
- 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the instructions.
- At the same time, heat the oil and butter in a separate pan and gently fry the garlic and anchovies for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, olives, capers and fry for 7-8 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Drain the pasta, pour over the sauce and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 4mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.