Pasta Puttanesca

Health score
11%
Pasta Puttanesca
35 min.
4
413kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, flavorful meal that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your kitchen, look no further than Pasta Puttanesca. This dish is a delightful fusion of robust ingredients that combine to create a satisfying and aromatic dining experience. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a leisurely lunch that will impress your guests.

The star of this recipe is the bold combination of anchovies, garlic, and olives, which infuse the dish with a unique depth of flavor. Canned crushed tomatoes provide a rich, saucy base, while capers add a delightful briny touch. Each bite of this pasta is a celebration of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy notes, all harmoniously blended together.

As you cook, the enticing aroma of these ingredients will fill your kitchen, beckoning everyone to the table. Whether enjoyed on a busy weeknight or as a special treat, Pasta Puttanesca is not just a meal; it's an experience that captures the heart of Italian home cooking. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dish that's not only delicious but also full of character and charm. Perfectly paired with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, this pasta dish is sure to become a go-to favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes canned crushed
  • tablespoon capers drained
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  • tablespoon parsley fresh minced
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.8 cup kalamata olives pitted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ounce parmesan cheese grated
  • quarts water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
  3. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add anchovies; mash in pan to form a paste. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Bring 6 quarts water to a boil.
  6. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until almost al dente.
  7. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  8. Add pasta and reserved pasta water to tomato mixture; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente, tossing to combine. Spoon 1 1/2 cups pasta into each of 4 bowls.
  9. Drizzle each serving with 3/4 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein11.99%
Fat41.12%
Carbs46.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
18.96
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.435652323391%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
2.65mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:413.46kcal
20.67%
Fat:19.32g
29.73%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.85%
Carbohydrates:49.6g
16.53%
Net Carbohydrates:44.99g
16.36%
Sugar:5.24g
5.82%
Cholesterol:55.59mg
18.53%
Sodium:783.15mg
34.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.68g
25.35%
Selenium:49.29µg
70.41%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.47%
Copper:0.62mg
30.79%
Vitamin K:28.94µg
27.56%
Vitamin E:3.95mg
26.32%
Phosphorus:220.3mg
22.03%
Fiber:4.6g
18.41%
Magnesium:73.45mg
18.36%
Calcium:178.92mg
17.89%
Iron:2.71mg
15.07%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.95%
Vitamin B3:2.84mg
14.19%
Potassium:454.3mg
12.98%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.56%
Vitamin C:10.23mg
12.4%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.86%
Vitamin A:516.75IU
10.33%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.32%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.16%
Folate:31.75µg
7.94%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.65%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.37%
Source:My Recipes