Easy Pasta Puttanesca

16 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans)
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 large onion)
  • 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar capers, drained and rinsed (or small jar)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (stems removed)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta to al dente pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, sautee onion, crushed red pepper, anchony paste and garlic in a large, deep sauce pan in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Add all other ingredients EXCEPT parsley, seasoning to taste.
  4. 4
    Stir well, and let simmer 10-20 minutes on low.
  5. 5
    Add parsley in last three minutes of cooking.
  6. 6
    Toss sauce with pasta.
  7. 7
    Top with cheese to taste, and serve.

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