Best 9 Puttanesca Pasta Sauce Recipes

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**Puttanesca Pasta Sauce: A Spicy, Savory, and Addictive Italian Classic**

Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives, and anchovies. It is a simple but flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article provides three different recipes for puttanesca sauce, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a traditional puttanesca sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, and red pepper flakes. The second recipe is a vegetarian puttanesca sauce that omits the anchovies and adds in some chopped mushrooms. The third recipe is a spicy puttanesca sauce that adds in some crushed red pepper flakes and a pinch of cayenne pepper. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta, or use it as a topping for pizza or chicken.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA PUTTANESCA



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This sauce is named for ladies of the night. They would place pots of it in their windows to tempt men into the bordellos. I like it because it's spicy, fast and easy (no disrespect to the ladies).

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tin flat anchovy fillets, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
20 oil-cured black olives, cracked away from pit and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers
One 32-ounce can chunky style crushed tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
A few grinds black pepper
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound spaghetti, cooked to al dente (with a bite)
Crusty bread, for mopping
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Romano, for passing, optional
Serving suggestions: Bitter Greens Salad, recipe follows
4 cups (about 2 bundles) arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups (about 1 bundle) watercress leaves, coarsely chopped
1 head Radicchio lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 large lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil, to coat, 2 to 3 tablespoons
Coarse salt and black pepper
Oil cured black olives, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, garlic, anchovies, and crushed pepper. Saute mixture until anchovies melt into oil and completely dissolve and garlic is tender, about 3 minutes: your kitchen never smelled so good! Add olives, capers, tomatoes, black pepper, and parsley. Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss sauce with cooked pasta. Pass bread and cheese at the table and serve with Bitter Greens Salad.
  • Combine greens in a salad bowl. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the bowl. Drizzle salad liberally with extra virgin olive oil. Toss salad and season salad with salt and pepper. Arrange salad on plates. Garnish plates with black olives, if using.

PANTRY PUTTANESCA



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Puttanesca is a hearty tomato sauce with a rich texture and a spicy kick. Pair it with hot pasta, and a fresh tasting, wholesome dinner will be on the table in no time.

Provided by Julie Filips

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 anchovy fillets, chopped, or more to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained.
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup capers, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • As the water heats, pour the olive oil into a cold skillet and stir in the garlic. Turn heat to medium-low and cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant and begins to turn a golden color, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, oregano, and anchovies. Cook until anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour tomatoes into skillet, turn heat to medium-high, and bring sauce to a simmer. Use the back of a spoon to break down tomatoes as they cook. Simmer until sauce is reduced and combined, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water. Drain when still very firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Stir the olives and capers into the sauce; add pasta and toss to combine.
  • Toss pasta in sauce until pasta is cooked through and well coated with sauce, about 1 minute. If sauce becomes too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 944.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PUTTANESCA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield about 4 cups of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons minced anchovy fillets (about 8 fillets)
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed basil
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
1 pound penne pasta, cooked to al dente
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
6 cloves minced garlic
2 (28-ounce) cans Roma plum tomatoes, broken into pieces, with juice
1 cup tightly packed, pitted, and halved Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients and simmer until the sauce is thickened and slightly reduced, about 40 minutes. Adjust seasoning, to taste, cover and set aside. Add penne pasta to the pan and toss for 1 minute.

PUTTANESCA PASTA SAUCE



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This pasta sauce hails from the funky Kingston, Ontario restaurant- Chez Piggy. This is a big, bold, grownup taste - emphasizing olives, anchovies and capers over tomatoes with a sweet back note from raisins. Not for the faint of heart. Give it a try.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup golden raisin
1 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
15 green colossal olives, pitted and chopped
12 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 anchovies, finely chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2-2 lbs pasta, cooked and drained
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in hot water for 15 minutes until soft, then drain and chop.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet, and stir in all ingredients, except pasta and cheese. Heat through.
  • Toss with hot pasta and garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.5, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 402.3, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 17.9

PUTTANESCA PASTA SAUCE



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Puttanesca is a classic Neapolitan pasta sauce based on olives, tomatoes, capers and anchovies. The name comes from the Italian, "puttana," which means, "whore," and there are several different stories as to how and why the dish came by such a salacious name. No matter the meaning it is delicious. http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2005/04/08/puttanesca-fast-food-for-fast-women/

Provided by Wing-Man

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup minced garlic
4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup olive salad
2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets, finely chopped (or crushed)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup capers
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil and allow to heat for a minute.
  • Add garlic and saute for about 2 minutes making sure not to brown or burn the garlic.
  • Add all other ingredients and simmer for 1 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • This can be served after only 30 minutes, but I like to let it cook for at least 2 hours.
  • This makes a lot of sauce and freezes well.
  • We serve this tossed with linguine or angel hair and homemade meatballs.
  • If you cannot find olive salad just use black and green olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 1199.4, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 6.2

PASTA PUTTANESCA



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There are almost as many explanations for the origins of pasta puttanesca as there are ways to make it. Ostensibly a sauce invented and made by prostitutes, it was designed to lure customers with its powerful aroma. Whatever the origin, no better cold-weather pasta sauce has come down to us. Puttanesca can be made completely with ingredients from the larder; in fact, it can be prepared entirely without ingredients that require refrigeration, though a bit of a fresh herb at the end does help. The basis is a garlicky tomato sauce; canned tomatoes are preferable here. This is brought to a high level of flavor by the addition of anchovies, capers and olives. Red pepper flakes make things even better. The whole process is ridiculously easy.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 or more cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
3 or more anchovy fillets
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured
2 tablespoons capers
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
1 pound linguine or other long pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, oregano, marjoram or basil leaves for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Bring pot of water to boil and salt it. Warm 2 tablespoons oil with garlic and anchovies in skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Drain tomatoes and crush with fork or hands. Add to skillet, with some salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and mixture becomes saucy, about 10 minutes. Stir in olives, capers and red pepper flakes, and continue to simmer.
  • Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy. Drain quickly and toss with sauce and remaining tablespoon of oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, garnish with herbs if you like, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 384, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SPAGHETTI & PUTTANESCA SAUCE



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Make and share this Spaghetti & Puttanesca Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (35 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained & roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers
2/3 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and roughly chopped (I use greek Kalamata olives)
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt, to taste
1 lb spaghetti
1 teaspoon dried parsley
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, stir, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, capers, olives, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and black pepper, return to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Reduce the heat to very low, simmer another 15 minutes.
  • Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, sprinkle on the fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 97.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 9.6, Protein 17.6

PUTTANESCA I



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Named after the Italian ladies of the night, this sauce goes well with any type of spaghetti.

Provided by Pooche

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces pasta
½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve
4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons capers
20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 727.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA



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Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Pasta, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
400g can chopped tomatoes
5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
120g pitted black olives
2 tbsp capers, drained
300g dried spaghetti
½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt and fry for 10 mins, or until soft. Add the garlic and chilli, if using, and cook for a further minute.
  • Stir the tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers into the onion, bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 mins. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, then drain and toss with the sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and flavorful anchovies will make a big difference.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. Add more or less garlic, red pepper flakes, or capers depending on your preferences.
  • If you don't have anchovies, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce.
  • Serve puttanesca sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or penne.
  • For a vegetarian version of puttanesca sauce, omit the anchovies and add more vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.

Conclusion:

Puttanesca sauce is a quick, easy, and delicious pasta sauce that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are a fan of classic Italian cuisine or you are just looking for a new and exciting pasta sauce, puttanesca is a great option.

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