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Traditional Puttanesca with Dolcetto

In Italian folklore, Puttanesca was served by the ladies of the evening in order to allure their gentlemen friends into their arms. A bold, rustic Italian pasta sauce packed with savory Mediterranean flavors. Garlic and anchovies form the flavorful foundation, while tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, red pepper, and fresh parsley create a rich, briny sauce with a lively kick. Slowly simmered and served over spaghetti or penne with grated Parmesan, it pairs beautifully with Bargetto Dolcetto. Buon appetito!

Fact Sheet
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1-2 hours
Servings
6-8
Difficulty
Easy
Pair With
Regan Vineyards Dolcetto

Primary aromas of tobacco, rhubarb, and cedar wood fill the nose of this deep red wine. Secondary aromas of black pepper, potpourri, and cranberry appear as the wine is consumed. This wine is full bodied with a vibrant acidity and big tannin structure.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5-10 cloves garlic finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 can anchovies (2 oz., with liquid)
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. red pepper -takes (more for extra zip)
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh, chopped tomatoes (or two 28 oz. cans)
  • 1 can black olives (coarsely chopped, preferably Kalamata)
  • 2 T. capers
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. In skillet, heat olive oil and smash anchovies to create a paste.
2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Toss in tomatoes and mix.
4. Add olives, capers and parsley.
5. Reduce heat for 1-2 hours. Simmer uncovered.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve on spaghetti or Penne pasta. Add grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy with Dolcetto!

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