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Spaghetti puttanesca

From the video “How to Make PASTA PUTTANESCA Like an Italian” by Vincenzo's Plate. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Vincenzo's Plate. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~5 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$2.10*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$18.90* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.30*for the batch in the video
~$2.10*per serving

You save about ~$18.90* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$56.70* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario pasta entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: anchovies in olive oil, capers under salt, pitted kalamata olives, peeled tomatoes

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving474 kcal · 24% of 2,000
Fat12 g15%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Sodium14 mg1%
Carbohydrate76 g28%
Fiber3.6 g13%
Total sugars2.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein14 g29%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+16 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−4 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 3.3 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 4 agrees). Typical amounts assumed for anchovies in olive oil, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, chilli flakes, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: capers under salt, pitted kalamata olives, salt, pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: peeled tomatoes, rock salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • strainer
  • pan
  • wooden spoon
  • bowl
  • knife
  • potato masher
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements for capers, olives, parsley, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes are not specified.
  • Cooking times for the pasta and sauce are not precisely quantified in minutes.
  • Exact serving size is not explicitly stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Spaghetti puttanesca

What makes Vincenzo's Plate's Spaghetti puttanesca recipe and technique special?

Vincenzo's Plate's take on Spaghetti puttanesca focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Crush tomatoes before adding to prevent chunky uneven sauce. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Spaghetti puttanesca at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Spaghetti puttanesca recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Spaghetti puttanesca ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Spaghetti puttanesca can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Vincenzo's Plate's Spaghetti puttanesca?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Spaghetti puttanesca?

The official cooking video by Vincenzo's Plate is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.