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Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca |
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Course : |
Pasta |
From: |
HungryMonster.com |
Serves: |
1 |
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Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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salt -- to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic -- up to 2
1 tablespoon anchovy puree
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes -- (or to taste)
2 teaspoons dried oregano -- (optional)
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil -- finely chopped,
-- (optional)
1 tablespoon capers -- rinsed, finely
-- chopped
20 gaeta or kalamata olives -- pitted, sliced
freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti |
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Preparation:
Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling.
Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and anchovy puree; heat for about 3 minutes. Add pepper flakes and oregano (if using) and heat 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer about 5 minutes. Add Basil (if using,) capers and olives. Simmer about 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more red pepper if you want the sauce hotter.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and transfer to a pasta bowl. Quickly toss with sauce. Serve hot. |
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Nutritional Information:
443 calories, 66% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 22% fat. |
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