Puttanesca Sauce

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this classic Puttanesca Sauce is the perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication. Made with pantry staples like garlic, anchovy fillets, and red pepper flakes, this savory tomato-based sauce is elevated with the briny richness of olives and capers. Simmered to perfection in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive option for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve it over your favorite pasta for an irresistible meal, and sprinkle with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Whether you’re indulging in Italian cuisine or meal prepping for later, this versatile and robust sauce is a must-try! Keywords: Puttanesca Sauce, Italian recipe, easy pasta sauce, Mediterranean flavors, pantry staples, quick dinner recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 units Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes (with juices)
• 0.5 cups Pitted black olives, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and anchovy fillets to the skillet, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release the heat.

Step 4

Crush the canned whole tomatoes with your hands or a wooden spoon and add them, along with their juices, into the skillet.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Step 7

Add the chopped olives and capers to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate them evenly.

Step 8

Continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve the puttanesca sauce over your favorite pasta, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1068.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	740.5

Total Fat 50.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 30mg	0%
Sodium 7047.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.2g
Protein 23.9g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 433.5mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 2201.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 31.6%