Best 7 Puttanesca I Recipes

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Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish that is known for its bold and flavorful sauce. The name "puttanesca" is thought to derive from the Italian word "puttana," which means "prostitute." This is likely due to the fact that the dish is typically made with ingredients that are considered to be aphrodisiacs, such as garlic, anchovies, and capers. Whatever the origin of its name, puttanesca is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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

EASY PUTTANESCA SAUCE



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For great results, finish cooking pasta in the sauce, adding a little pasta water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
Salt and pepper
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
3 anchovies
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and garlic over medium until fragrant. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft. Add anchovies, capers, olives, and red-pepper flakes and cook 1 minute, crushing anchovies with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with 3/4 pound cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

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

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.

PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound penne
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 oil-packed anchovies, rinsed (optional)
1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes with their juices
1 tablespoon capers rinsed; drained (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
Basil leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

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 juices, roughly cutting with kitchen shears or breaking up tomatoes with hands. Stir in capers, if desired, and olives. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine, and serve garnish with basil, if desired.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect balance of flavors in your puttanesca sauce, use a combination of salty capers, briny olives, and tangy tomatoes.
  • Enhance the complexity of the sauce by using a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Niçoise, or Castelvetrano.
  • For a richer sauce, use anchovies or anchovy paste. If you're vegan, try using capers or olives marinated in olive oil instead.
  • Add a touch of heat with red pepper flakes or chili peppers. If you prefer a milder sauce, omit the peppers or use a milder variety.
  • Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or parsley add a burst of flavor to the sauce. Stir them in just before serving to preserve their delicate aromas.
  • Serve puttanesca sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or penne.

Conclusion:

Puttanesca is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. With its bold and tangy taste, it's a classic Italian dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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