Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarPasta Puttanesca Recipe

Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Angel hair pasta topped with a tangy marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic & artichoke hearts. Served with or without anchovies

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Ingredients

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, sliced olives, capers, artichoke hearts, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. If using, add the anchovies and stir until they dissolve into the sauce.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.

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