Vegan Puttanesca Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this bold and flavorful Vegan Puttanesca Sauce! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like briny kalamata olives, tangy capers, and aromatic garlic, this vibrant tomato-based sauce is a plant-based twist on the classic Italian recipe. Infused with the warmth of dried oregano and basil, and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes, it’s a quick 40-minute dish ideal for weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal that’s packed with rich, savory flavors. Perfect for lovers of hearty and robust dishes, this vegan puttanesca is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
Step 4
Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Stir in the chopped kalamata olives, capers, oregano, and basil. Let the sauce simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Step 8
Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice, ensuring it's mixed well. Enjoy your vegan puttanesca sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (983.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 720.2 |
| Total Fat 53.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4487.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 61.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.4g | |
| Protein 13.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 346.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2893.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories