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    Vegan Spaghetti Puttanesca

    Feb 23, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Italian Spaghetti Puttanesca! An iconic Italian pasta dish with tomato sauce, olives, and capers! *This puttanesca recipe is cooked without anchovies and is therefore vegan.

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    Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, literally translated as “whore style” spaghetti, is a classic Italian pasta dish. The origin of the name remains unclear. However, the most common (or popular…? 😉) explanation so far is that prostitutes in the 1950s in southern Italy are said to have cooked this pasta between “appointments” because it is so quick and easy to prepare. Or perhaps because the convincing smell attracted potential customers from the streets 😉.

    Delicious, the dish certainly is. And doubtfully, this vegan Puttanesca sauce is cooked in no time with pantry staples.

    vegan puttanesca sauce served with spaghetti

    Puttanesca sauce is a type of tomato sauce that is enhanced with olives, capers, and anchovy fillets. But in this recipe, you’ll learn how to cook a vegan Spaghetti alla Puttanesca – without anchovies!

    To still provide that umami flavor, anchovy fillets are replaced with a teaspoon of miso paste. However, it is not mandatory to use miso paste. So if you don’t have any at home, you don’t have to buy a jar of it just for this dish. Instead, simply season the sauce with a little more salt or a pinch of nutritional yeast!

    Otherwise, the olives and capers already provide enough flavor!

    Ingredients

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Spaghetti Puttanesca Ingredients
    • Spaghetti → For gluten-free puttanesca, use gluten-free pasta (I love Barillas’s gluten-free spaghetti).
    • Tomato Passata → Use a high-quality tomato passata (I love the one from Mutti – this tastes very aromatic and intense). It can be replaced by chopped or whole canned, but it makes the sauce less intense.
    • Olives → It tastes best with high-quality Kalamata olives, which give the sauce a beautiful salty note. Go for pitted olives to make your life easier. 😉
    • Capers → Capers simply belong in a Pasta Puttanesca!
    • Miso Paste (optional) → The vegan umami substitute for anchovies. Optional, as you don’t have to buy a jar of miso paste extra for a serving of pasta. Otherwise, season with a little more salt or stir some yeast flakes into the sauce!
    • Garlic → Provides flavor! 
    • Red Chili Flakes (optional) → Adds a wonderful mild spice! 😉
    • Olive Oil → go for a high-quality extra virgin olive oil!
    • Basil & Oregano → These two herbs simply belong in an Italian pasta dish!

    Instructions

    This visual step-by-step instruction will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a cooking beginner! The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salt water until al dente. Drain over a sieve.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add garlic, olives, capers, and chili flakes, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
    • Stir in tomato passata and dried oregano.
    Puttanesca Sauce Step 1-2
    • Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with miso paste, salt, and black pepper.
    Puttanesca Recipe Step-3
    • ​​Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss for one minute. Sprinkle with fresh basil and, if you like, this vegan parmesan cheese.
    Puttanesca Recipe Step-4

    Hint: If the sauce thickens too much, add some pasta water.

    Storage

    Store cooked spaghetti in an airtight container in the fridge. Good for 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with some water or in the microwave.

    I don’t recommend freezing the noodles!

    More Italian Pasta Recipes

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    • Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
    • Penne Arrabbiata
    • Vegan Lasagna Bolognese

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    vegan spaghetti puttanesca on a plate

    Vegan Spaghetti Puttanesca

    Aline Cueni
    Italian Spaghetti Puttanesca! An iconic Italian pasta dish with tomato sauce, olives, and capers!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Mains
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2
    Calories 556 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 7 oz (200 g) spaghetti

    Puttanesca Sauce

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic sliced
    • ½ cup (75 g) stoned kalamata olives sliced
    • 2 tbsp capers
    • ¼ tsp red chili flakes optional
    • 1 ¼ cup (300 g) tomato passata
    • ½ tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp miso paste optional (Note 1)
    • ½ bunch (20 g) fresh basil chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salt water until al dente. Drain over a sieve.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add garlic, olives, capers, and chili flakes, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
    • Stir in tomato passata and dried oregano. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with miso paste, salt, and black pepper.
    • ​​Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss for one minute. Sprinkle with fresh basil and, if you like, this vegan parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    1. Miso Paste: The vegan umami substitute for anchovies. Optional, as you don’t have to buy a jar of miso paste extra for a serving of pasta. Otherwise, season with a little more salt or stir some yeast flakes into the sauce!
    2. Keeps fresh for 3 days. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    3. Gluten-Free: Regular spaghetti can be replaced with gluten-free spaghetti (I love Barillas’s gluten-free spaghetti).

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Spaghetti Puttanesca
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 556 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 14g
    Sodium 870mg38%
    Potassium 274mg8%
    Carbohydrates 78g26%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 335IU7%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 61mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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