PASTA PUTTANESCA PERFECTO

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I LOVE pasta puttanesca, and have made it a few different ways, sometimes even with tuna. However, this is my go-to recipe that is quite easy to put together. I have made this as a first-course for holiday dinners or for my weeknight cravings. I must say, though, that the fresh herbs are key!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil (coarsely chopped or chiffonaded)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 ounces rolled anchovies packed in oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup kalamata olives or 1 cup burgundy olive, pitted and halved
1/4 cup drained capers

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a generous palmful of sea salt or kosher salt to the pot. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, heat oil in a medium skillet. Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, and making sure it does not burn. Then add onion, salt, pepper, fresh herbs and stir, cooking, for about 5 minutes. Add the anchovies and their oil, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring until anchovies are dissolved.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice, as well as bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add olives and capers. Simmer another 5-10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings. Drain pasta and place in a large shallow bowl, then toss with the puttanesca sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.7, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 1241.4, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 22.4

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