Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked rotelle pasta (or any spiral shape)
  • Puttanesca Sauce:*
  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup pitted Greek (kalamata) olives, halved
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup red wine, optiona)
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Method

  • *Cooks note: this amount of sauce makes enough for 3 pasta meals and enough for 4 Quick Fix dinners based on pasta puttanesca.
  • If you are only making this recipe, the extra sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain, transfer to a large bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovy paste, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
  • Add the wine and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Pour 2 cups of mixture over pasta and toss to combine.
  • Top with Parmesan.
  • Refrigerate or freeze remaining sauce until ready to use.