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Salsa Puttanesca

Neapolitan · Sauce

A classic Italian pasta sauce known for its punchy flavors—a savory blend of tomatoes, salty olives, tangy capers, and a hint of heat from chili flakes.

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25 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time5 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat the olive oil

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the sliced garlic, chili flakes, and anchovies

    Add the sliced garlic, chili flakes, and anchovies. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have mostly melted into the oil, about 3-5 minutes.

    5 min
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

    15 min
  4. Add the olives and capers

    Add the olives and capers. Simmer for another 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

    5 min
  5. Remove from heat

    Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley. Serve over cooked pasta.

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Large skilletWooden spoon
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. The flavors actually develop further over time.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much.

Allergens

Contains fish.

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Salsa Puttanesca
Step 1 of 5

Heat the olive oil

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.