Low Fat Puttanesca Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Puttanesca Sauce, a healthier twist on the classic Italian favorite. Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this sauce combines the briny richness of Kalamata olives, capers, and anchovies with vibrant fresh herbs like parsley and basil. Made with just a hint of extra virgin olive oil and simmered with tangy canned tomatoes, it delivers all the savory depth you love without the extra fat. Perfectly spiced with garlic and red pepper flakes, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a delicious, low-fat meal that doesn't compromise on flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes, with juice
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 4 Anchovy fillets, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0 to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the canned whole tomatoes along with their juice, breaking them apart with a spoon as they heat up.
Step 4
Stir in the chopped Kalamata olives, rinsed capers, and chopped anchovy fillets.
Step 5
Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the chopped parsley, oregano, and fresh basil.
Step 7
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 9
Serve hot over pasta or as desired. Enjoy your low-fat Puttanesca Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1149.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 898.8 |
| Total Fat 62.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44924.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.8g | |
| Protein 32.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 320IU | 0% |
| Calcium 520.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2345.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories