Easy Barilla® Gluten Free Puttanesca Pasta

Traditional puttanesca sauce ingredients--capers, olives, anchovies, red pepper flakes--are simmered in tomato sauce, then tossed with penne pasta.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 6 leaves Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Penne
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
• 1 (20 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon capers, drained
• ½ cup grated Romano cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 3

Meanwhile saute garlic, chili flakes and anchovies in olive oil for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is slightly yellow in color.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, olives and capers, bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Season the sauce with salt.

Step 6

Drain pasta and toss with the sauce in a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Stir in parsley and Romano cheese (optional) before serving.