Best 8 Tortellini Puttenesca Recipes

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Boasting its origins in the picturesque Italian city of Naples, "Tortellini Puttenesca" is a delectable pasta dish known for its vibrant flavors and tantalizing aroma. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of bold and savory ingredients, certain to captivate your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect Tortellini Puttenesca, a dish that embodies the true essence of Italian cuisine.

Here are our top 8 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

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.

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 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.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PUTTANESCA



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I love the savory taste combo of kalamata olives and capers--can't get enough of it. If you aren't up for the heat, use mild Italian sausage or cut the fat with Turkey Italian sausage. If you want it a bit spicier--add a bit of crushed red chile flakes. I think the overall flavor is fairly mild and will probably add more capers and kalamata olives next time I make it.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces hot Italian sausage
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, remove casings from sasage and saute with onion, pepper and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring and crumbling sausage until sausage is done and vegetables softened (about 7 or 8 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and drain off fat.
  • Add tomatoes, olives, tomato paste, capers and anchovy paste to pan and bring to a boil. (I like to give the tomatoes a couple of pulses in the food processor to break them up a little).
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add pasta and stir to combine.
  • Spray 8-inch square casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Spoon mixture into casserole and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes until cheese melts and begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 1214.6, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 9.6, Protein 23.7

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA



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An easy-to-make classic Italian spaghetti recipe with strong tasty Mediterranean flavours and an interesting history!

Provided by Jacqueline De Bono

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

400 g spaghetti ((14oz) I used spaghetti made by Rummo.)
3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced or finely chopped)
6 to 8 anchovy fillets (finely chopped (Italians prefer salted anchovies but you can also use those in oil))
1 tsp Peperoncino flakes or 1- 1/2 a chopped peperoncino ((Italian red chilli pepper))
1 tbsp capers (drained and chopped. (Italians also prefer salted capers. If you use these rinse them under water before using them))
100 g pitted black or green olives ((3.5oz) I used taggiasca olives)
400 g Fresh sauce tomatoes (San Marzano or datterini) ((140z) peeled, deseeded and chopped.)
1 handful fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
Freshly ground black pepper.
Salt (for pasta and to taste)

Steps:

  • Start boiling water for the spaghetti. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
  • Meanwhile prepare the ingredients. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel, de-seed and chop the tomatoes. If anchovies and capers are salted rinse them under cold water. Then cut anchovies into small pieces. If they are large, remove the spine. Remove the seeds from the red chili pepper (if you are using it) and cut into small pieces.
  • Heat some olive oil in a frying pan large enough to hold the cooked pasta later. Add the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes (peperoncino).
  • Cook over a medium heat until garlic is very lightly golden and the anchovies have melted, about 5 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep it gently sizzling.)
  • Add capers, a bit of parsley and olives and stir to combine.
  • Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, stir and bring to a bare simmer.
  • Cook pasta to just under al dente (about 1 minute less than the package recommends).
  • Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
  • Add drained pasta to the sauce.
  • Add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and increase the heat to bring the pasta and sauce to a vigorous simmer.
  • Cook, stirring and shaking the pan and adding more pasta water as necessary to keep sauce a little liquidy until pasta is perfectly al dente.
  • Sprinkle with some more parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper as required.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

TORTELLINI PUTTENESCA



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 bag frozen cheese tortellini
4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. anchovy paste
2 tsp. basil (dried)
2 tsp. oregano (dried)
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4" thick
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup capers, rinsed
1 14 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts (water-packed), drained
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded parmesan

Steps:

  • Boil water and cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet, dutch oven or wok over medium heat. Add garlic,anchovy paste, basil, oregano, onion & bell pepper and saute for 2 minutes or until garlic *just* starts to change color. Add red pepper flakes & tomatoes, stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in zucchini, mushrooms, olives, capers and artichoke hearts and simmer 5 minutes more. Remove from heat,add parsley & shredded parmesan cheese, toss with drained tortellini and serve immediately. Note: If you can, serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices from the sauce.

TORTELLINI PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 anchovy fillets, minced, or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup roughly chopped Kalamata olives
1 heaping tablespoon capers, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (or quartered if very large)
1/4 cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 20-ounce package refrigerated tortellini
One 5-ounce container fresh spinach
Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • When the oil is hot, add the garlic, anchovies or anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, olives, capers and tomatoes, then saute just until the tomatoes start to give off liquid, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, broth and tortellini and simmer until the tortellini are fully cooked and the broth begins to thicken, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach until it has wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Finish with grated Parmesan.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a robust tomato sauce will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tortellini. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought tomato sauce. Just be sure to choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
  • Garnish the tortellini with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tortellini Puttanesca is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tortellini Puttanesca a try.

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