Pasta Puttanesca
recipe

A delicious Italian pasta dish with bold flavors.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 400 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 100 g black olives, sliced
- 50 g capers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Add the sliced olives, capers, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir and cook for a few more minutes.
5. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix thoroughly to coat the pasta.
6. Serve with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4g

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