Spicy Pasta Puttanesca

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This spicy pasta puttanesca recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings for a bold and tangy meal. Made with a combination of tomatoes, olives, capers, and chili flakes, this recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The sauce is simmered to perfection, allowing the ingredients to meld together and create a rich and robust taste. Serve this pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a truly satisfying meal.

Keywords: spicy, pasta, puttanesca, Mediterranean flavors, tangy.

spicy pasta puttanesca recipe details

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Try this authentic Italian sauce for a change from the usual tomato sauce. The name “puttanesca” itself has a spicy origin.
Ready in: 28 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives, pits removed
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 4 flat anchovy fillets, chopped

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 18 mins

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, make the sauce:
2. Pour oil into a skillet and set over medium heat. When oil is hot, add garlic, tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook in hot oil for about 15 minutes to thicken, stirring fairly constantly.
3. Add black pepper to your liking, then stir in parsley and anchovies. Cook for another few minutes to heat through.
4. Toss pasta with sauce and serve.