Puttanesca I

Tomatoes and garlic are simmered with anchovies, capers, olives and red pepper flakes to make a peppy sauce for your favorite pasta.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 490 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
• 8 ounces pasta
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.