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Spaghetti Puttanesca

Updated Apr 28, 2023Published Mar 6, 2017 By Julia 2 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This pasta puttanesca is a savory and flavorful dish that will impress your taste buds. The combination of diced anchovy fillets, minced garlic, sliced black olives, and capers give this pasta a burst of umami flavor. Vibrant tomatoes provide a sweet and acidic balance, while the angel hair pasta serves as the perfect base for this classic Italian dish.
spaghetti puttanesca on a black plate

Spaghetti Puttanesca

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Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 (28-ounce) can unsalted peeled whole plum tomatoes
  • 1 (4-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 4 tablespoons capers
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 5 anchovy fillets, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook Pasta: Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil so they do not clump. Set aside.
  • Cook Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovies. Cook until garlic browns, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Tomatoes: Add can of tomatoes to pan including liquid, crushing tomatoes with hands or utensil as you add them. Add salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften and break down, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve: Add cooked angel hair pasta to pan, stirring in until combined. Remove pan from heat, and stir in olives, capers, and scallions. Serve (Note 1).

NUTRITION

Makes 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 360 (30% from fat)  
Total Fat 12g 18%
   Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1120mg 47%
Net Carb 49.5g  
Total Carb 56g 19%
   Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
   Sugars 7g  
Protein 11g  
Vitamin A 3% · Vitamin C 46% · Calcium 13% · Iron 24%

PHOTOS

spaghetti puttanesca on a black plate
spaghetti puttanesca in a black pan
spaghetti puttanesca served with a fork
close up view of spaghetti puttanesca

NOTES & TIPS


(1) Serving. Serve hot or cold, alongside garlic knots or mini cheese balls. Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a few days.

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Filed Under: Mains: Seafood, Per Serving: More Than 10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 31-60min, 6-10ingredients, anchovies, capers, garlic, olives, pasta, scallions, stovetop, tomatoes

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in California. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site.

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Danielle

This reminds me of how much I love puttanesca. The anchovies are my favorite part. I motivated to make it now!

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Amy|The Cook Report

This sounds amazing! I love the photos too, you’ve made the spaghetti look irresistible 🙂

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