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Large, oval serving platter of fusilli pasta with tomato, olive, and anchovy.

Pasta with Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes + Breadcrumbs

This easy and flavorful recipe for Pasta with Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes + Breadcrumbs is made with mostly pantry ingredients and can be on the table in under 20 minutes. 
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Course: pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pantry, pasta, puttanesca
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling, divided
  • 1 clove garlic minced, plus 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • salt as needed
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • ¾ cup assorted pitted olives green or black
  • ½ lb long pasta such as spaghetti linguini or fusilli
  • ½ cup basil leaves thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place a large pot of water on the stove and bring it up to a boil.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic clove and cook for about 1 minute, then add the panko breadcrumbs and toss around until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Season lightly with salt, then transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan and return it to the stove.
  • Season the boiling water with a little bit of salt, but not too much. The sauce is salty so the pasta doesn't need much.
  • Drop the pasta into the water, stir, then cook until al dente (about 8-9 minutes, depending on the brand - check package directions).
  • While the pasta cooks, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the skillet, then add the sliced garlic and anchovies. Use a fork or rubber spatula to mash the anchovies into the oil until they nearly dissolve and the garlic is just starting to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and olives, then simmer over medium heat until some of the water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Taste, then season with salt as needed.
  • When the pasta is ready, drain it, shake dry, then add to the sauce. Toss to evenly coat the pasta with sauce, then sprinkle with basil and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Top with breadcrumbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 4mg