Braden Family Cookbook Chuck Braden
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PUTTANESCA
SAUCE WITH PASTA C.B. Original
This is my takeoff on an Italian classic. It is one of my favorite pasta recipes. You should have all the ingredients for this recipe in your cupboard so it is convenient to make. If you do not have these ingredients in your cupboard, go out and buy them right away!
to cook pasta: cook to within one minute of the pasta being done according to the instructions then added to the above sauce for the last minute of cooking. To
a large saucepan add the olive oil and minced garlic.
Sauté it briefly without browning the garlic.
Add the tomatoes, tomato liquid, oregano, red pepper flakes, capers and
black olives, cover the pan and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, uncover and
simmer for an additional 10 minutes stirring occasionally. To
this sauce add the anchovies and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 5 additional minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Add
the almost cooked pasta to the sauce and toss, cooking for about 1 additional
minute. Add a little of the pasta
water if the mix is too dry. Sprinkle
on the fresh basil and parsley. Makes
4 servings as a pasta dish 2
servings as an entree. Rich
red wine, Sangiovese or Cabernet. Good
bread. Minimal sauce for dipping so
have olive oil available. |