Vegan Puttanesca (Easy 20-Minute Italian Pasta Recipe)

Name: Vegan Puttanesca (Easy 20-Minute Italian Pasta Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, sliced thinly; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 cup kalamata olives; 1/4 cup capers; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced (Optional ingredient); 1 pound pasta; salt and black pepper to taste; parmesan (Optional garnish); fresh basil (Optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Vegan puttanesca with capers is the same traditional recipe but without anchovies. Instead, capers have been added to provide a saltiness similar to the classic recipe. You can make this easy Mediterranean dinner recipe in less than 20 minutes!

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:07:37 GMT