Green Pasta Puttanesca

by Dorothy Reinhold on March 1, 2021


Print This Post Print This Post Green Pasta Puttanesca is light on the pasta and amped up with plenty of flavorful healthy greens, for about 210 calories per serving. Change up what you think you know about Pasta Puttanesca by eliminating the tomato sauce and creating a green version!

Green Pasta Puttanesca is light on the pasta and amped up with plenty of flavorful healthy greens, for about 210 calories per serving. Change up what you think you know about Pasta Puttanesca by eliminating the tomato sauce and creating a green version!

You know traditional pasta puttanesca as a tangle of cooked spaghetti served with a pungent tomato sauce typically containing olives, garlic, capers, hot pepper and anchovies, right? Utterly delicious! 

Green Pasta Puttanesca in two white bowls, chopped green onions and crushed red pepper in other bowls, on a wooden tableWell how about changing it up a bit to make a green version, full of arugula, spinach, basil and artichokes, along with those capers, anchovies, garlic and green onions? Bet you’ll like it just as well.

Green Pasta Puttanesca in a white bowl on a wooden table with striped towel in the cornerThis recipe goes light on the pasta, using only 4 ounces to serve 4 people. That’s enough to give you a comforting feeling without weighing you down or overindulging. Consider it a light lunch or dinner, and serve with a bowl of fruit, to keep you on your nutrition goals. If you’d like more protein, you can always add drained, canned tuna, or even drained, canned chickpeas.

In addition to coming in low in calories (about 210), it also comes in light on time. You’ll have your meal on the table in under half an hour. One trick of it is that just a bit of the cooking is done in the skillet, and the greens are added along with the hot pasta, whose heat wilts them nicely.  Voila!

Let’s make Green Pasta Puttanesca for dinner, shall we?

Green Pasta Puttanesca

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Green Pasta Puttanesca

Change up what you think you know about Pasta Puttanesca by eliminating the tomato sauce and creating a green version! Green Pasta Puttanesca is light on the pasta and amped up with plenty of flavorful healthy greens, for about 210 calories per serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided use
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichokes in water, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic and 2 tablespoons green onions until tender and fragrant, a minute or so. Add artichokes, capers and anchovy paste; cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Toss cooked pasta into skillet, along with arugula, spinach, basil, lemon juice and reserved pasta water, until well coated.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining green onions, and chili flakes (if using).
  5. Serves 4.

Notes

Tuna Tip: Add drained, canned tuna for additional protein if you like.

Recipe source: Used with permission by PastaFits.org.

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This recipe was originally published March 8, 2019 and has been updated, refreshed and republished today.


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Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck March 2, 2021 at 4:51 am

This deliciousness is definitely going on my weekly menu! So easy to make and it looks fantastic!

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Jen March 1, 2021 at 12:24 pm

Pasta is always a winning dish in our house and this lightened up version was no exception. The capers gave it a nice flavor too!

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Amy (Savory Moments) March 1, 2021 at 10:16 am

I love all the green and veggies in this pasta – it looks so flavorful!

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Patricia @ Grab a Plate April 5, 2019 at 10:56 am

Oh! So delicious! Love the artichoke here! I love puttanesca, and this is surely a fabulous version!

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Melanie Bauer April 5, 2019 at 8:22 am

Looks awesome! Love this specially when we need something quick, need to put it on our menu!

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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert April 3, 2019 at 4:45 pm

This looks incredibly delicious! This is seriously making me hungry!

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Jennifer April 3, 2019 at 12:55 pm

YUMMMMM….looks so good!

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Kimberly April 3, 2019 at 8:21 am

This looks so good and I love how easy it is!

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Katerina @ diethood .com April 3, 2019 at 12:48 am

mmm..this looks SO delicious!!

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Beth Pierce April 2, 2019 at 6:07 pm

I would love to give this a try; looks light and healthy and I love that it’s quick to prep!

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Sandra | A Dash of Sanity March 24, 2019 at 1:39 pm

This will quickly become a family favorite!

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Rose Mary George March 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm

WOW! This pasta looks delicious!

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susan | the wimpy vegetarian March 14, 2019 at 9:08 pm

This is SO up my alley. I can’t wait to make it!!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 17, 2019 at 3:59 pm

Susan,
It does sound like something you will LOVE!

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Toni | Boulder Locavore March 14, 2019 at 8:49 pm

I love it! A new favorite for busy nights!

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Kimberly March 12, 2019 at 8:20 pm

Easy, quick and delicious, that’s always a winning combination!

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Allyson Zea March 12, 2019 at 12:07 pm

YUMMMMM! This looks so fresh and delish!

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Jenn March 11, 2019 at 11:30 am

You had me at green! I cannot wait to try this fun twist on puttanesca! Thank you!

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Dee March 11, 2019 at 10:09 am

I’ve never heard of puttanesca before, but this looks so good I just HAVE to try it!

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Jen March 11, 2019 at 9:53 am

Pasta is always a hit in our house! I love that this has a healthier twist than our usual.

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Demeter March 11, 2019 at 9:51 am

Love that it’s all about the green! So fun for St Paddy’s day dinner.

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