Harissa Puttanesca with Toasted Almonds
A vibrant twist on classic puttanesca: smoky harissa replaces crushed red pepper, while olives, anchovies and capers add briny depth and toasted almonds lend crunch — a pantry-friendly pasta ready in about 35 minutes.
Pasta puttanesca, a classic Italian dish, gets a vibrant makeover with the addition of harissa, a spiced North African chile paste. In this version, harissa replaces the usual crushed red pepper, adding a smoky depth and complex warmth. Olives, anchovies and capers, classic puttanesca ingredients, deliver their signature briny punch, while toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch and a welcome protein boost. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish made with pantry staples is both flavorful and comforting. While the recipe calls for spaghetti, any other type of long pasta will work just as well.