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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

(Spicy Red Sauce Spaghetti)
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Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 3
Calories 450
Ingredients
  • 12 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 clove Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Black Olives (Sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 can Tomatoes (Crushed)
  • Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust to Taste)
  • Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  • Salt and Black Pepper
  • Grated Pecorino Romano cheese (Optional)
Instructions
  1. Equipment needed : Large pot for boiling spaghetti

  2. Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and keep some pasta water.

  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  4. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

  5. Add the sliced black olives, capers, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Sauté for a few minutes.

  6. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  7. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the Puttanesca sauce, adding pasta water as needed.

  8. Season with salt and black pepper.

  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Pecorino Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.