Bucatini Puttanesca Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup black olives, rinsed, pitted and thinly sliced (such as gaeta or micoise)
1/2 cup green olives, rinsed, pitted and coarsely chopped (italian style )
3 tbsp capers , preferably salt- packed, thoroughly soaked and rinsed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes , plus more for garnish
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, half-pureed, half roughly crushed
1 sprig fresh basil, plus more (to garnish )
1/2 tsp dried oregano
coarse salt
1 lb bucatini pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Heat over medium hear until the garlic begins to sizzle, but not brown ,about 30 seconds. Add the olives, capers, and 1/4 teaspoons of red pepper flakes. Add the puréed and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the basil sprig, the remaining 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes, and the oregano, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, generously salt the boiling water. Add the pasta, and cook until tender but still firm. Set the timer for 2 minutes less than the package instructions specify, and taste for doneness. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve with additional red peper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly torn basil leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	372 Kcal (1557 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11g	17%
Sodium	733.16mg	31%
Potassium	35.37mg	1%
Total Carbs	56.75g	19%
Sugars	3.21g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.07g	16%
Protein	9.88g	20%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	26mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288 Kcal (1206 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.51g	17%
Sodium	567.61mg	31%
Potassium	27.38mg	1%
Total Carbs	43.94g	19%
Sugars	2.49g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	16%
Protein	7.65g	20%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	2.2mg	16%
Calcium	20.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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