Legend has it that this lusty sauce was created by Neapolitan ladies of the night. Translated, puttanesca means "of harlot or whore." There are two stories: the ladies either cooked this quick and tasty sauce between clients or they prepared it to entice passersby with the tantalizing aroma!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons best-quality olive oil
  • 6 LARGE garlic cloves, chopped
  • 28-ounce (796-ml)can tomates, undrained
  • 12 Greek olives (Kalamata)pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1) Heat oil in medium, heavy, noncorrosive skillet.

2) Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

3) Add tomatoes and liquid and cook for 30 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

4) JUST BEFORE pasta is ready, add remaining ingredients, then toss with hot pasta in a serving bowl.

5) Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

6) Pass extra grated cheese and the pepper mill for each person to add to taste.

Serves 4

Recommended Pasta: 1/2 poind penne or rigatoni



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: All the Best Pasta Sauces by Joie Warner
Submitted By: V A
va_007@hotmail.com
Puttanesca Sauce