Best 6 Pantry Pasta Puttanesca Recipes

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Calling all pasta lovers! Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor? Look no further than pantry pasta puttanesca. This classic Italian dish is made with a simple combination of pantry staples, including tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies. The result is a delicious and satisfying pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making pantry pasta puttanesca, offering tips and suggestions for customizing the dish to your taste. Get ready to elevate your pasta game and impress your taste buds with this flavorful and versatile dish!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

PANTRY PASTA PUTTANESCA



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Keep these ingredients stocked in your pantry, and a briny, flavor-packed, classic Italian pasta will always be a dinner option.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Capers     Anchovy     Olive     Oregano     Tuna

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. linguine or other long pasta
Kosher salt
1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup capers, drained
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
6 oz. oil-packed tuna

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
  • While pasta cooks, pour tomatoes into a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Shake to release as much juice as possible, then let tomatoes drain in sieve, collecting juices in bowl, until ready to use.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high. Add capers and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until they burst and are crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in skillet.
  • Combine anchovies, tomato paste, and drained tomatoes in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to caramelize and anchovies start to break down, about 5 minutes. Add collected tomato juices, olives, oregano, and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add pasta, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring and adding remaining 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid to loosen if needed, until sauce is thickened and emulsified, about 2 minutes. Flake tuna into pasta and toss to combine.
  • Divide pasta among plates. Top with fried capers.

PANTRY PULL PASTA PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
4 fillets anchovies packed in oil
4 cloves garlic
Pinch crushed red chile flakes
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped capers
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season aggressively with salt. Add the pasta and cook to al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than the package recommends. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the anchovies and cook, using a wooden spoon to break them up, until the anchovies begin to dissolve into the oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and chile flakes and cook, stirring, an additional 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the spaghetti and 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Cook, tossing, until the pasta is coated and the sauce begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve immediately.

PASTA PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Yield 2 1/2 to 3 cups or 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons chopped and smashed anchovies
2 teaspoons salted or canned capers, rinsed and chopped
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup clam juice (preferably unsalted)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili paste, finely chopped (recommended: Peperoncino Piccante Chili "Paste")
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, roughly chopped tomatoes (if you don't have any tomatoes on hand, increase the marinara sauce to 2 cups)
1/2 cup each Kalamata and picoline olives, pitted and quartered
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Smash out the anchovy fillet with the flat side of the knife. After the capers are rinsed, mash those with flat of knife as well.
  • Whisk the marinara and clam juice together in large sauce pot, season with fresh black pepper, to taste. Add the anchovies, capers, and chili paste, and stir. Add the tomatoes to sauce with the olives. Add parsley, oregano, vinegar, and olive oil. Bring to boil. Check and adjust the seasoning.
  • Just before serving, warm the sauce and toss in a pan with some hot pasta. Top with grated pecorino. Add some pasta water, if desired, to thin out the sauce. The sauce is also terrific over grilled fish or on a bruschetta.
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PASTA PUTTANESCA



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If you need a 15-minute pantry meal, this hearty dish will be on your table faster than you can have pizza delivered.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 oz) pasta (such as rigatoni, penne rigate, mostaccioli or jumbo elbow macaroni)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons capers
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add olives, capers, garlic, tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes and pepper.
  • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer. Check seasoning; add additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Reserve about 1 tablespoon parsley for garnish. Add cooked pasta and remaining parsley to pan; toss gently to coat. Spoon into individual serving bowls.
  • Garnish with reserved parsley and the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PANTRY PUTTANESCA



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Martha created this simple puttanesca recipe in response to a TV viewer's request for easy meals to prepare with household ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1/2 pound penne pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
3 anchovies, rinsed (optional)
1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes with their juices
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt boiling water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and anchovies, if desired, mashing with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juice, breaking up tomatoes with hands. Stir in capers, if desired, and olives. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pasta to skillet and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine, and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your puttanesca. Look for ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and anchovies packed in oil.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: Puttanesca is a versatile dish that can be easily customized. If you like it spicy, add some red pepper flakes. If you prefer a more briny flavor, add more olives or capers.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or pasta: Puttanesca is a great dish to serve with a side of crusty bread or pasta. The bread or pasta can be used to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Puttanesca is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that is easy to make. With its combination of briny olives, anchovies, and tomatoes, puttanesca is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give puttanesca a try. You won't be disappointed!

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