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Pasta Puttanesca

Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta
Keyword: cooking, food, Pasta, recipe
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 20 oil-cured black olives pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1 32-ounce can diced tomatoes in puree
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, garlic, and crushed pepper. Saute mixture until garlic is tender, about 3 minutes. Add olives, capers, tomatoes, black pepper, and parsley.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. When pasta is al dente, drain and add to sauce.