Puttanesca refers to a bold, flavorful pasta sauce used in Italian-inspired dishes. It is a delicious and healthy option atop the spaghetti squash "noodles".
¼spaghetti squash (zucchini noodles or regular noodles/pasta)
1 ½tspextra-virgin olive oil
1garlic cloves(chopped)
1cuptomatoes(diced, diced)
1tbspKalamata olives(diced, pitted)
¼cupdiced peppers
1slicebacon(chopped)
1tspcapers(drained)
¼tspdried oregano
¼tspcrushed red pepper
1tbspfresh basil
1tspparmesan cheese(optional; shredded)
Instructions
Bake squash 375º for 40 minutes or until tender.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook bacon. Remove all but 1 tbsp grease.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add peppers and cook for 2 min. Add diced tomatoes with juice, olives, capers, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
Simmer sauce covered medium-low heat until thickened, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Scrape out the insides of the squash.
Pour sauce over squash, and top with cheese & basil.
Notes
4 servings
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Food Category: Pasta/Rice
Dietary Preference: Gluten Free, Low Carb
