Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces hot Italian sausage
1 cup onion , chopped
1 cup green bell pepper , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olive , pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon capers , drained
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , finely shredded
Italian Sausage Puttanesca is a traditional Italian pasta dish that originated in Naples. It has the distinctive flavors of anchovy paste and kalamata olives that give it a briny and salty taste. The recipe is made with penne pasta and a delicious tomato-based sauce made with sausage that brings out the meaty and salty flavor perfectly. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that you can enjoy with your family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through.
3.With a slotted spoon, remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until onion is translucent.
5.Stir in tomatoes, olives, tomato paste, capers, anchovy paste, and reserved sausage.
6.Cook until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly.
7.Drain pasta and top with sauce and parmesan cheese.

PROS

This Italian Sausage Puttanesca recipe is filled with tangy, salty and briny flavors, perfect for those who love bold flavors.

It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This recipe is not recommended for those who do not like the strong flavor of anchovy paste.

It is also high in fat and calories due to the use of sausage and parmesan cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains tomatoes that are rich in vitamin C and lycopene which are well-known for their outstanding antioxidant content.
It is a good source of protein from the sausage.

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