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Puttanesca Sauce

Savory Puttanesca Sauce Made Easy in Just 20 Minutes

This vegan Puttanesca Sauce is a flavorful blend of garlic, olives, and capers, ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Rinsed before using
  • 1 cup Olives Kalamata or any variety, mixed for complexity
  • 1 can Chopped Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust to taste
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add 4 cloves of freshly minced garlic, stirring continuously until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of chopped olives, 2 tablespoons of rinsed capers, and 1 can of chopped tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper, along with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve the sauce over freshly cooked pasta of your choice.

Notes

This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Allow cooling before storage.