Pasta alla Puttanesca - Sardo Foods

Recipe

Pasta alla Puttanesca

Our all-star, easy-to-follow pasta recipe will have your taste buds dancing! The cherry tomatoes cook long enough to release their juicy goodness, which blends exquisitely with the garlic-flavoured olive oil. This delicious dish combines Sardo Kalamata Olives and fresh basil for a beautifully simple and easy addition to the table.
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

What you need

Ingredients
 1 pkg spaghetti or penne
 ½ Jar Tomato Sauce
 2 large cloves minced garlic
 ¼ cup EVOO (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)
 4 fresh parsley (chopped)
 Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
 1 tbsp Salt to taste
 Chili flakes to taste (optional

Let's get Started

Directions
1

In a large skillet, add olive oil and garlic and cook until golden (do not burn).

2

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring it to a boil.

3

Add 2 tbsp of salt to the water.

4

Add cherry tomatoes and a half full ladle of boiling water to your skillet.

5

Stir and cover with a lid for about 5 to 6 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.

6

Add chopped basil leaves and olives, then cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.

7

Turn off the skillet heat and set it aside.

8

Cook pasta according to directions on the package.

9

Drain and add to the tomatoes and olives mixture, tossing to combine.

10

Sprinkle with chili flakes and serve with fresh grated cheese, if desired.