Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Name: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 can peeled tomatoes; ½ cup Kalamata olives; 3 fillets anchovies; 1½ tablespoons capers; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; ¾ pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring a bold and briny sauce made with tomatoes, Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, and garlic. This quick and flavorful dish comes together in under 30 minutes for a satisfying meal.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•4 cloves garlic
•1 can peeled tomatoes
•½ cup Kalamata olives
•3 fillets anchovies
•1½ tablespoons capers
•1 teaspoon dried oregano
•½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
•¾ pound spaghetti
•2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
•¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with puree, olives, anchovies, capers, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer sauce over medium-low heat until thickened, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
10 min
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add sauce and parsley. Toss over low heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Serve with cheese.
15 min