Vegan Spaghetti Puttanesca (Italian Pasta)
Author:This Vegan Pasta Puttanesca is a hearty and flavorful plant-based version of the classic Italian pasta. It is tomato-rich, herb-infused, and is bursting with umami flavor - without using anchovies! Whip it all together for a delicious dinner for two in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz (250 g) spaghetti or other (gluten-free) pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano or other Italian herbs
- ⅓ tsp chili powder or chili flakes or fresh chopped peppers to taste
- 2 tbsp jarred capers drained
- ⅓ cup (70 g) kalamata olives pitted
- 1x14 oz can (400 g) chopped tomatoes or passata
- ⅔ cup (100 g) cherry tomatoes halved
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ sheet of nori optional, chopped into flakes
To garnish (optional)
- Vegan parmesan
- fresh basil
Instructions
*Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step photos above!
- In a pot of salted water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until 'al dente'.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes until translucent and lightly browned. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, oregano, chili, and capers and cook for a minute. Then add the tomatoes and simmer, covered, over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally (if it becomes too thick, add a bit of the pasta boiling water).
- Drain the pasta, add to the sauce along with the olives and stir with tongs until combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed (you may not need much salt since the olives are already quite salty). Optionally add some nori flakes for fishy flavor.
- Garnish your pasta with vegan parmesan, and fresh basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can also make Homemade Vegan Pasta if you like.
- Read the blog post above for more information on this recipe such as meal prep and storing tips!
Nutritions
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 611.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 109.8g | Protein: 19.5g | Fat: 11.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 870.7mg | Potassium: 892.9mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 11.5g | Vitamin A: 718.6IU | Vitamin C: 34.5mg | Calcium: 131.6mg | Iron: 4.6mg
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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