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Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have mostly melted into the oil, about 3-5 minutes.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the sliced garlic, chili flakes, and anchovies","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.","group":"Simmer","title":"Stir in the crushed tomatoes","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the olives and capers. Simmer for another 5 minutes to combine the flavors.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the olives and capers","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley. Serve over cooked pasta.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional puttanesca is bold and salty. If you are sensitive to salt, rinse the capers and anchovies before using. It's best served with long pasta like spaghetti or linguine.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Neapolitan"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large skillet","wooden spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":500,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes enough sauce for 400-500g of pasta"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. The flavors actually develop further over time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalsa_puttanesca_0ec3bcc7c6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4e59cd3a-26b3-4f7a-b146-ab9b97075556","imageAlt":"Salsa Puttanesca — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","briny","quick","classic","seafood","tomato-sauce"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Salsa Puttanesca","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:47:47.493Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:47:47.493Z","related":[{"id":"pesto_alla_genovese_79c1b64ce1","slug":"pesto-alla-genovese","title":"Pesto alla Genovese","description":"A vibrant and aromatic classic Italian sauce made with fresh Genovese basil, creamy pine nuts, and aged cheeses, traditionally pounded into a smooth yet textured paste.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpesto_alla_genovese_79c1b64ce1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=03b9ce87-9093-4804-85b7-068b336768c3","imageAlt":"Pesto alla Genovese — recipe cover","tags":["basil","pesto","italian","genovese","raw","sauce","vegetarian","condiment"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"salsa_al_limone_5ac58b3aae","slug":"salsa-al-limone-lemon-sauce","title":"Salsa al Limone (Lemon Sauce)","description":"A bright, velvety Italian sauce featuring the vibrant zest and juice of fresh lemons, finished with cream and butter for a silky texture. 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