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Vegan Pasta Puttanesca

Vegan Pasta Puttanesca: Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight

Enjoy a quick, flavorful Vegan Pasta Puttanesca that is a nourishing and exciting dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti substitute with gluten-free pasta if desired
For the Sauce
  • 28 oz Canned Tomatoes or use fresh tomatoes for a brighter taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil use high-quality extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp Capers or substitute with nori flakes
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or swap with green olives if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large pan

Method
 

Directions
  1. Gather Ingredients: Measure out spaghetti, canned tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic.
  2. Prepare Pasta Water: Fill a large pot with water, salt it, and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook Spaghetti: Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pan, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Simmer Tomatoes: Add canned tomatoes to the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Fry Olives and Capers: In a separate pan, heat olive oil and fry kalamata olives and capers for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Combine Everything: Drain spaghetti and add it to the pan with tomato sauce, tossing well.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley, black pepper, and chili flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, keep the sauce separate from the pasta for up to 3 months.

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