A very nice pasta recipe with an interesting background on it's
name that I will let you research on your own.
PASTA PUTTANESCA
Serves:
4 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 25 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
•8 ounces pasta
•1/2 cup olive oil
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve
•4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
•2 tablespoons tomato paste
•3 tablespoons capers
•20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
•1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
PROCEDURE:
•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.
•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.
•Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.
Enjoy
Chef Phil
Side salad and crusty garlic bread
will complete this interesting dish.
