Spicy Pasta Recipe
This is a variant of the Puttanesca recipe- the name of this healthy pasta dish originated in Naples after the local women of the night.
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
Ingredients
| Crushed tomatoes | 6 Cup (16 tbs), crushed | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes | ||
| Capers | 1 1/2 Tablespoon, drained, rinsed | |
| Black olives | 3 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Garlic | 1 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Basil leaves | 2 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Penne pasta | 1 pound, dried | |
| Parmesan cheese | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper flakes, capers, olives, garlic and basil. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
3. Toss the hot pasta with the tomato mixture. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
2. Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
3. Toss the hot pasta with the tomato mixture. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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