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How do you spell Puttanesca?

Correct spelling

puttanesca

Remember the double 't' from Italian puttana - two t's for this bold sauce

Why is puttanesca spelled this way?

From Italian puttana, a coarse word. A bold pasta sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Double t. The name's origin is debated and colorful.

Common misspellings of puttanesca

putanescaputtanescaputtenescaputtanesaca

Example

The chef's puttanesca sauce was a perfect balance of salty olives, capers, and anchovies.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell puttanesca?+
The correct spelling is "puttanesca". Remember the double 't' from Italian puttana - two t's for this bold sauce
Is it putanesca or puttanesca?+
The correct spelling is "puttanesca", not "putanesca".

Other commonly misspelled words

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