⏱ 40 min total

Pasta Puttanesca

Name: Pasta Puttanesca
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Spaghetti; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ¾ oz, boneless European anchovy; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tbsp Tomato paste; 1 cup Tomatoes; ½ tsp, ground Oregano; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp Black olives; ½ tbsp, drained Capers; 1 tbsp Parsley; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 446 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

653

33%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
26g
16% of calories
Carbs
109g
65% of calories
Fat
14g
19% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Pasta Puttanesca (446 g) has 653 calories, with 26 g of protein, 109 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin C (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 68% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

147cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

96g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

16 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein52%
Dietary fiber45%
Vitamin C35%
Vitamin E39%
Vitamin K75%
Thiamine100%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Choline14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium68%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions.
2
Warm half of the olive oil in a large deep sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4–5 minutes.
3
Stir in the chopped anchovies; cook 1 minute until they begin to melt into the oil. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and olives. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Add the capers and simmer the sauce gently until slightly thickened, 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking water if needed. Toss the spaghetti with the remaining olive oil in a large bowl.
7
Stir the parsley into the sauce, then add a ladle of sauce to the pasta and toss, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed. Season to taste with salt and serve with more sauce on top.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (446 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	57 μg	6%
Vitamin C	31 mg	35%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	2%
Vitamin E	6 mg	39%
Vitamin K	90 μg	75%
Thiamine	1 mg	100%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	51%
Niacin	16 mg	99%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	48%
Folate (B9)	316 μg	79%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	7%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	28%
Choline	74 mg	14%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	209 mg	21%
Iron	10 mg	121%
Potassium	1,224 mg	26%
Magnesium	135 mg	32%
Phosphorus	364 mg	52%
Zinc	3 mg	28%
Copper	1 mg	104%
Manganese	2 mg	72%
Selenium	89 μg	161%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	646 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.3 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.2 g	—
Fluoride	21 μg	—
Fructose	7 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	6 g	—
Glutamic acid	8 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	14,556 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	2 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	3 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	71 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.5 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 653 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

124min
Walking (3.5 mph)
78min
Cycling (moderate)
54min
Running (6 mph)
92min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pasta Puttanesca?

One serving of Pasta Puttanesca (1 serving) has 653 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pasta Puttanesca high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pasta Puttanesca keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 96 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pasta Puttanesca?

1571 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pasta Puttanesca?

16 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (446 g)

Calories653

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 2.2g	11%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 1,571mg	68%
Total carbohydrate 109g	40%
Dietary fiber 13g	45%
Total sugars 16g
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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