Easy Barilla® Gluten Free Puttanesca Pasta Recipe

Easy Barilla® Gluten Free Puttanesca Pasta Recipe

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Penne
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (20 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, peeled and crushed
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained
  • salt to taste
  • 6 leaves Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (optional)
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile saute garlic, chili flakes and anchovies in olive oil for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is slightly yellow in color.
  3. Add the tomatoes, olives and capers, bring to a simmer.
  4. Season the sauce with salt.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  6. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Stir in parsley and Romano cheese (optional) before serving.