Pasta Puttanesca: A Bold Italian Classic Ready in Under 30 Minutes 🍝🇮🇹🔥
Tangy, briny, and bursting with robust Mediterranean flavor — this Pasta Puttanesca is a quick Italian classic that’s as easy as it is delicious.
When you need a dinner that’s fast, flavorful, and a little bit sassy, look no further than Pasta Puttanesca. Originating from Southern Italy, this iconic dish is known for its bold combination of ingredients — tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, anchovies, and chili flakes — all simmered together to create a sauce that’s irresistibly rich and full of character.
The best part? It’s ready in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal that tastes like it came straight from a cozy Italian trattoria. Serve it with a glass of red wine, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a hunk of crusty bread to soak up that incredible sauce — pure perfection.
🍅 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & easy: Dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
Explosive flavor: Briny, garlicky, and perfectly balanced.
Pantry-friendly: Made with simple staples you likely already have.
Authentic Italian taste: A traditional favorite with timeless appeal.
🧂 Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti (or linguine)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3–4 anchovy fillets (optional, but authentic and delicious!)
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)
½ cup pitted black or Kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
🔥 Instructions
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