PASTA PUTTANESCA

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Puttanesca sauce has the right balance of sweet from the tomato, savory and tangy from the olives, and spicy from the red pepper flakes.

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STEP 1: In a large skillet, warm up the olive oil on medium heat. Add pitted olives cut in half lengthwise, rinsed capersred pepper flakes, and grated garlic.

STEP 2: Fry gently for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.

STEP 3: Add in the whole canned peeled tomatoes, stir, crush the tomatoes with a fork, and simmer the puttanesca sauce on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.

STEP 4: Taste and adjust for salt and black pepper if necessary. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta.

STEP 5: Cook the pasta very al dente; that is 3 minutes less than instructed on the package. Drain pasta and add it to the sauce.

Add a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley, and finish cooking the pasta on medium-high heat, tossing it for about 2 minutes or until creamy and al dente.

Serve the pasta with a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Pasta puttanesca is a homeytastycolorful Italian pasta recipe you'll love.

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