PASTA ALLA PUTTANESCA

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Want a zesty, spicy meal? Then look no further than this puttanesca. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to get the level of spiciness you desire. Katie Theken, Durham, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/4 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook anchovy fillets in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste and seasonings., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in olives and capers; heat through. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Carlissa Harrison
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make, and the pasta cooks in just a few minutes. The flavors are well-balanced, and the dish is very satisfying.


O GC 1111
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This pasta is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I love the addition of olives and capers, which give the dish a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Divine Nxumalo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the briny flavor of the olives and capers, and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. This is a dish that I will definitely be making again and again.


Yusuf Aly
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I made this pasta for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Mercy Wamuyu
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the olives and capers add a nice salty touch.


Sandise Ndaba
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of olives. But I'm so glad I did! The olives add a delicious briny flavor to the sauce, and they're perfectly balanced by the other ingredients.


Lerato Seabela
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This pasta is so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Esther Anamaindo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with a few basic ingredients, but the result is a delicious and satisfying meal.


eslam wael
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


olinda chinogara
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from this recipe. The sauce was still very flavorful without them. I also used a mix of black and green olives, which I think added a nice visual appeal. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick a


Nihal Jayawickrama
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This recipe was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious! I used jarred tomatoes to save time, and the sauce still turned out great. The olives and capers added a nice briny flavor, and the parsley brightened up the dish. I served this


Fred Cagle
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Pasta alla Puttanesca is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish. The combination of briny olives, tangy tomatoes, and herbaceous capers is divine. I used linguine for my pasta, and it cooked perfectly in the flavorful sauce. I also added a pinch of r


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