Puttanesca I Recipe
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Puttanesca I

By: Pooche 
"Named after the Italian ladies of the night, this sauce goes well with any type of spaghetti."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (218)

What to Drink?
Wine sangiovese
Cocktail Negroni Cocktail II
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve
  • 4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by Heidi   view full review
Made this last night and it was unbelievable. I used a 24 oz. can of crushed tomatoes. Put a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by JIMBOLYA   view full review
Ay yo! This is a great puttanesca sauce!!! Took a break from the usual Sunday gravy and made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by SPIKERDINK   view full review
I made this recipe for a dinner party for 9 people. All of them raved about the sauce. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Yetta   view full review
This recipe has become one of my favorite dishes to serve for any occasion. I usually can't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by KOALAGIRL   view full review
Outstanding! I saw this being made on a cooking show and had to make it since my husband and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by MELISSA_B   view full review
This was delicious! I cut back just a smidge on the oil, used a ~15oz can of petite diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by dean p.   view full review
This is as good as it gets, frankly. This is a WONDERFUL pasta dish to have in the weekly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by DAVEGATTI   view full review
This recipe allows you to enjoy a puttanesca that is finer than any we've enjoyed at many top...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by Jill   view full review
This recipe is very flavorful, quick, easy cleanup, and uses ingredients that I keep onhand. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by EWORTHY   view full review
Excellent sauce and quite quick and easy. I used half pitted black olives and half pimento...

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