Best 8 Spaghetti Puttanesca Recipes

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Spaghetti puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish that is known for its simple, yet flavorful ingredients. This dish typically consists of spaghetti noodles, tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, olives and capers. The exact origins of spaghetti puttanesca are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the Campania region of Italy, where it is still a popular dish today. There are many variations of spaghetti puttanesca, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Some common additions to the dish include red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Spaghetti puttanesca is a quick and easy dish to make, and it is a great option for a weeknight meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA



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Martha mastered this classic dish during the couple's time in Italy. It's still one of her favorite recipes.

Provided by Martha Holmes

Categories     Fish     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Capers     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 28.2-ounce can peeled tomatoes in puree with basil
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved, pitted
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with puree, olives, anchovies, capers, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer sauce over medium-low heat until thickened, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add sauce and parsley. Toss over low heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Serve with cheese.

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA



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Capers and black olives give this tomato sauce a briny, unique flavor. Spaghetti noodles are preferable because they will trap the sauce ingredients.

Provided by Accepted in the Beloved

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 white onion, diced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
salt to taste
3 (6 ounce) cans pitted black olives, chopped
1 cup balsamic capers, drained
1 bunch parsley leaves, chopped
3 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, olive oil, onion, basil, anchovy paste, garlic, oregano, baking soda, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Add olives, capers, and parsley during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Divide spaghetti among serving bowls; ladle sauce over noodles and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.3 calories, Carbohydrate 97.3 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1184.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ripe tomatoes or peeled tomatoes (if in a hurry)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, sliced
4 anchovy fillets
2 ounces pitted and sliced black olives
1 tablespoon salted capers, rinsed and chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1 handful fresh parsley, leaved picked and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Submerge the tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tomatoes.
  • Peel the tomatoes and cut them open. Discard the seeds and cut the flesh into small cubes.
  • In a large nonstick pan heat about 3 tablespoons olive oil and saute together the garlic, anchovies, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and let cook on a medium-low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti about 2 minutes less than indicated on the box, drain and add to the sauce pan on a medium high flame, toss around for a couple of minutes or less, making sure the sauce is evenly distributed on the pasta.
  • Add a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley and a drizzle extra-virgin olive oil.

SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound (455 grams) dried spaghetti, the best you can get
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 handful capers, soaked in water and drained
2 handfuls big black olives, pitted
12 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
3 small dried red chiles, crumbled
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 (14 ounce/400gram) cans tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 good handful fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente. Meanwhile fry the garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, chiles, and oregano in a little olive oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until you have a lovely tomato sauce consistency. Remove from the heat, plunge the drained spaghetti into it, toss it over, and cover with the sauce. Rip all the basil over it, correct the seasoning, and drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil.

SHEET-PAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA



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Rather than pasta, serve the salty and spicy flavors of this classic Southern Italian dish with spaghetti squash "noodles" for a delicious, hearty vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Tomato     Bake     Low Carb     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Zucchini     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Sheet-Pan Dinner     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings (7-8 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large spaghetti squash (3 1/2-4 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained, finely chopped (optional)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
12 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
1 pint shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, chopped
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 cup ricotta
Special equipment:
An 18x13" rimmed baking sheet

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season inside of squash with salt and pepper. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray; lay halves cut side down on sheet and bake 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine anchovy (if using), garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer tomato mixture to sheet alongside squash. Return to oven and cook until squash is tender and shell is easily pierced, about 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate; set aside.
  • Remove sheet from oven. Scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into a medium bowl; discard shells. Using the back of a fork or spoon, gently push down on tomatoes on sheet to break them up and release their juices. Scrape tomato mixture and any accumulated juices into bowl with squash. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, then toss with half of basil, parsley, and reserved pine nuts. Divide among bowls and dollop with ricotta. Garnish with remaining basil, parsley, and pine nuts.

NONNA MARIA'S SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Chili pepper (fresh or dried)*
4 anchovy filets, coarsely chopped
12 black olives, pitted
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 (14 to 15-ounce) can plum tomatoes with juices, crushed
Fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • While the spaghetti cooks in salted boiling water, prepare the sauce. Heat up some olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and chili pepper, to taste. When the garlic is golden, add the anchovies, olives, capers, and walnuts.
  • Let the mixture cook for about 1 minute before pouring the crushed plum tomatoes into the pan. Cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • About a minute before the al dente stage, drain the spaghetti and add it to the saucepan, allowing it to finish cooking in the sauce. Sprinkle the spaghetti with freshly chopped parsley and transfer to a warm plate. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA WITH TOFU



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Invented this today trying to figure out something for lunch. Ingredients can easily be substituted to make this vegetarian or vegan. Simply use vegetable broth and soy cheese equivalents. Much lower carb than traditional spaghetti. I do the spaghetti squash in the microwave, which is super easy. Cut in half, scrape the seeds, then cook until it breaks into strands easily with a fork. I guessed at the spice amounts, so adjust to your own taste. Prep time includes pressing and draining tofu.

Provided by Queen Roachie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2-1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1/2 lb firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1/4-1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
12 kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1/2 cup cremini mushroom, rough chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/4 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • In 10 inch saute pan, combine stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, parsley, pepper flakes, basil, garlic, thyme, ground pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to boil and reduce heat, simmering about 10 minutes. If your tomatoes are not chopped, break them apart with the back of a spoon.
  • Add olives, capers, and mushrooms and continue to simmer until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. If needed, add more chicken broth. Add Parmesan and stir into sauce.
  • Add cubed tofu and gently fold into sauce. Cover and let simmer until tofu is heated and has absorbed some flavor, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked shredded spaghetti squash and top with Feta. Re-cover and let sit on low heat until heated through and cheese has softened.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PUTTANESCA



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DH and I love spaghetti squash and usually just serve it with a pat of butter, but we have also tried making spaghetti with it using the squash instead of pasta, and it has turned out really well. This is another recipe I found that substitutes squash for the pasta.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 lbs spaghetti squash
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced, plus additional leaves for garnish
10 ounces tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked (white or light ( 2 cans)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
2 teaspoons drained capers, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place squash in 9-inch glass pie plate and pierce 6 times with a sharp knife. Microwave on High 5-6 minutes per pound, about 27 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. Cool 10 minutes for easier handling.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, sliced basil leaves, tuna, olives, capers, oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until combined.
  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. With a fork, scrape flesh to separate into strands and place in large bowl; discard shell. Drain squash if necessary. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss to combine.
  • Divide squash among 4 dinner bowls. To serve, top with tomato mixture; garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and flavorful capers will make your puttanesca sauce shine.
  • Don't skimp on the anchovies: They add a salty, umami flavor that is essential to the dish.
  • Cook the sauce slowly: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta: Spaghetti, linguine, and penne are all good choices.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Parsley, basil, and oregano are all great options.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti puttanesca is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish, give spaghetti puttanesca a try. You won't be disappointed!

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