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Penne Puttanesca (Mario Batali) Recipe

Penne Puttanesca (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb young zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick , into 1/2 moons
2 cloves garlic, sliced paper thin
12 large leaves basil , torn in 1/2
1 lb can tomatoes, roughly chopped , retaining seeds and liquid
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp salt packed giant capers, rinsed of salt and drained
1/4 cup tiny black olives
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp kosher or sea salt
1 lb dried penne pasta
2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, garlic, basil, tomatoes, olive oil, capers, olives, lemon juice, salt. Allow to stand in cool place for 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile, bring 6 quarts water to boil in spaghetti pot and add 2 tablespoons salt. Drop the penne in the pot and cook according to the package instructions until al dente , about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and add the pasta to the cool vegetables in the mixing bowl. Toss in chili flakes more basil and cracked black pepper. Stir gently to mix well and serve immediately.
Note: this dish is not served hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	465.06 Kcal (1947 kJ)
Calories from fat	325.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.2g	56%
Cholesterol	21.32mg	7%
Sodium	214.43mg	9%
Potassium	622.94mg	13%
Total Carbs	22.45g	7%
Sugars	7.22g	29%
Dietary Fiber	7.74g	31%
Protein	12.09g	24%
Vitamin C	40mg	67%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	85.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.84 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.34g	56%
Cholesterol	6.09mg	7%
Sodium	61.25mg	9%
Potassium	177.93mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.41g	7%
Sugars	2.06g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	31%
Protein	3.45g	24%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	67%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	24.5mg	9%

* 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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