Puttanesca or Kalamata Kwik Sauce

Puttanesca sauce is believed to have originated in Naples, Italy. It was named after the Italian word ‘puttana’, meaning ‘prostitute’, as it was a quick and easy sauce that prostitutes could prepare between clients.

This is vegan and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Puttanesca or Kalamata Kwik Sauce

Cooking Method: Saute, Simmer Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Pasta Sauce Recipe Keys: Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 4 clove Garlic
• 2 ounce Anchovy Fillets
• 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 1 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tablespoon Capers, drained
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 0.5 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 8 ounce Spaghetti

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovy fillets, cook until garlic is golden and anchovies dissolve.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
4. Toss spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.
5. Serve hot and garnish with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.