Mediterranean Puttanesca Pasta

Name: Mediterranean Puttanesca Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 285 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 x 400g cans of cherry tomatoes'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 tbsp capers, drained'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '165g pitted kalamata olives'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp white sugar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp chilli flakes'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g spaghetti or penne'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Olive oil'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

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Savor the rich flavors of Mediterranean Puttanesca Pasta, featuring garlic, red onion, and succulent cherry tomatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

445 kcal /serving 4 hrs 30 mins Serves 4 Easy Mediterranean Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 x 400g cans of cherry tomatoes'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 tbsp capers, drained'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '165g pitted kalamata olives'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp white sugar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp chilli flakes'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g spaghetti or penne'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Olive oil'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

Grate or crush the garlic cloves and finely dice the red onion.
Drain the capers and pit the kalamata olives if necessary.
Roughly chop the parsley leaves.

Cooking

In the slow cooker, combine the garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, tomato purée, sugar, chilli flakes, and ½ tsp of salt.
Season with pepper and add a can of water.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
After 4 hours, add the spaghetti or penne, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 25-30 mins on high until the pasta is al dente.

Plating & Serving

Stir in most of the parsley and a splash of olive oil until the sauce is glossy.
Divide the pasta among four bowls, drizzle with more olive oil, crack over some black pepper, and scatter the remaining parsley on top.

Notes

For a non-vegetarian option, consider adding a can of anchovies for extra saltiness. Serve with Mediterranean garlic bread for a complete meal.

Suggested Sides

Mediterranean garlic bread

Nutrition per Serving

445 Calories

12.7g Protein 11% DV

71.7g Carbs 24% DV

13.1g Fat 17% DV

8.3g Fiber 22% DV

9.3g Sugars

868mg Sodium 58% DV

Diet Type	Balanced High Fiber
Health Labels	Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher