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