Brie Pasta Puttanesca

CANADA

Pasta in Brie Sauce

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Sara

Sara’s favorite pasta is a quick and easy meal featuring one of the best cheeses on earth; brie!

Brie Pasta Puttanesca is a rich Canadian twist on the classic Italian puttanesca, inspired by the comforting, indulgent cooking style often associated with Quebec chef Ricardo. This fusion pasta dish transforms traditional briny, savory flavors into a creamy, luxurious experience by melting an entire wheel of brie cheese into the sauce. The result is a bold, satisfying meal that balances salty olives, tuna, garlic, and tomatoes with the velvety texture of melted brie.

Made with fusilli pasta, this recipe captures sauce in every spiral, ensuring maximum flavor in each bite. The base begins with sautéed onion and garlic, followed by fresh tomatoes that create a light, tangy foundation. Spinach is added for color and freshness, while green olives bring the signature puttanesca briny kick. A can of tuna adds protein and depth, making this a hearty weeknight dinner.

The defining feature of Brie Pasta Puttanesca is the creamy brie sauce. As the cheese melts into the warm pan, it creates a silky coating that transforms the dish into something uniquely Canadian comfort food. Fresh basil and toasted pine nuts are added at the end for aroma, texture, and a subtle nutty finish.

This dish is perfect for those searching for easy gourmet pasta recipes, creamy puttanesca variations, or Canadian-inspired fusion cuisine. It’s quick enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough for entertaining. Brie Pasta Puttanesca delivers bold Mediterranean flavors with a rich Quebec-inspired twist, making it a standout modern pasta recipe worth repeating.

Brie Pasta Puttanesca

Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box fusilli pasta (around 375g)
  • 1 350g wheel brie
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 large tomatoes diced, or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 big handfuls spinach
  • green olives sliced, to taste, optional
  • 1 can tuna drained
  • fresh basil chopped
  • pine nuts toasted

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the box's instructions.
  • Remove the brie's crust (this is the finicky part of the recipe - sometimes if your brie is very soft, it helps to put it in the freezer for a few minutes so it's firmer and easier to cut) as best as you can and slice it in small pieces. It's okay if some of the crust remains, it just helps everything to melt if you remove most of it.
  • In a pan, cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, then add the tomatoes. Cook briefly.
  • Add the spinach and the brie to the pan and cook everything until the brie is melted and the spinach wilted.
  • Add in the drained tuna, olives (if using) and fresh basil and stir to combine, until everything is heated through. Mix the sauce with the pasta.
  • Add some toasted pine nuts and more fresh basil on top to serve.
Course: Dinner
Region: North America

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I have been in the film and media industry for the past 12 years and have worked for companies including Great Big Story, ABC, CNN, Martha Stewart, News Corporation, Harper Collins and Fast Company.