Pasta Puttanesca

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Ompa2x (@1234567ompa)

A delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh tomato concassè, capers, anchovies, black olives, and a hint of chili pepper.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Pasta Puttanesca recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)
  • 600g
    pasta (spaghetti)
  • 6L
    water
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 800g
    fresh tomato concassè
  • 50g
    capers
  • 25g
    anchovy
  • 50g
    black olives
  • 30g
    fresh parsley
  • 120mL
    olive oil
  • 2g
    chili pepper
  • 200g
    parmesan cheese
  • 30g
    bell pepper

How to make Pasta Puttanesca

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt.

  2. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  4. Add the anchovies and cook until they dissolve in the oil.

  5. Add the capers, black olives, and chili pepper. Cook for a few minutes.

  6. Add the fresh tomato concassè and bell pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.

  7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to combine.

  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a spicier dish, add more chili pepper.

  2. You can substitute parmesan cheese with pecorino for a different flavor.