Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 -8 garlic cloves, -depending on your garlic affection. i like lots
1 (2 oz) can anchovy
red chili pepper flakes
1 (32 oz) can whole tomatoes, chopped
12 black olives, crushed off the pit and chopped -get good ones , not bland
1 tbsp capers , heaping
1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
3 leaves fresh basil , chiffonade
1 lb pasta, cooked , i like noodles with this , spaghetti, capellini, spaghetti ni, spaghettoni , linguini , fettucci
parmesan cheese or romano cheese or grana padano , for sprinking on top if you like

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic, anchovies, and crushed pepper.
Saute until the anchovies dissolve into the oil and the garlic is tender. This only takes a few minutes.
Add the tomatoes, olives, and capers.
Simmer sauce a few minutes until slightly thickened (about 6-8 min or so) and add parsley and basil.
*Note* If using fresh tomatoes simmer the sauce longer at this point until tomatoes have cooked down.
Taste for salt and add a bit of fresh black pepper.
Toss sauce with pasta and serve.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.17 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.17g	16%
Cholesterol	41.66mg	14%
Sodium	202.36mg	8%
Potassium	97.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	29.3g	10%
Sugars	0.33g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	2%
Protein	7.4g	15%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	28.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.5 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.81g	16%
Cholesterol	27.9mg	14%
Sodium	135.52mg	8%
Potassium	65.2mg	2%
Total Carbs	19.62g	10%
Sugars	0.22g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	2%
Protein	4.96g	15%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	10%
Iron	1.1mg	9%
Calcium	19.3mg	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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