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.
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 |
PHOTOS
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.
This reminds me of how much I love puttanesca. The anchovies are my favorite part. I motivated to make it now!
This sounds amazing! I love the photos too, you’ve made the spaghetti look irresistible 🙂