Easy Italian Pasta Putenesca
  1. Before you start, chop the parsley, rinse and drain the capers, cut the pelati tomatoes in small pieces and cut the pitted olives in half.

  2. In a large pot boil the water and add the spaghetti cook al dente.

  3. While the water is boiling and the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large pan add the oil, garlic (lightly flattened with a knife) and the hot pepper flakes, cook 1-2 minutes, add the capers, the chopped tomatoes and half the chopped parsley stir to combine, cover and cook 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove the cover and continue to cook 5-10 minutes until thickened, remove the garlic and add the olives and remaining parsley, cook 1 minute.

  4. Add the al dente spaghetti and 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water, cook on high 30 seconds tossing continuously. Serve immediately topped with freshly grated parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday⏱️Quick Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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