Italian · Pasta

Penne Puttanesca

This easy Italian pasta dish is ready in about 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. Penne, canned tomatoes and Kalamata olives carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly simmering. It is vegan. Each serving has about 410 calories and 14 g of protein.

Penne Puttanesca, plated (AI-generated illustration)
Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
410 kcal

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the anchovy fillets and stir until they dissolve into the oil. Pour in the canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Add the olives and capers.
  3. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors have melded together.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
  5. Toss the drained penne into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
410 kcal
Protein
14 g
Fat
12 g
Carbs
60 g

Approximate values for one serving.

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