Here is a great recipe. A dish that is found on more than one Italian restaurant menu. Simple and tasty. You can make it with a minimum of ingredients and effort. Ending up with a maximum of culinary satisfaction. Perfect for a meatless meal.
Pasta Puttanesca
(Serves four)
Ingredients
1 lb. Spaghetti
1tbs. Olive oil
2-3 Cloves of garlic
1 can Crushed Tomatoes 29 oz. Red Pack is an Italian favorite ( no salt added )
1 cup Pitted black and green olives ( chopped, whole or halved )
3 tbls. Small capers
3 tbls. Fresh basil (chopped) 1 tsp. if dried
1 tsp. Crushed red power
1/2 tsp. Salt or to taste
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano grated cheese ( divide in half )
1 tbls. Chopped yellow onion
Directions
Cook pasta by following directions on package.
In a large skillet over medium heat caramelize onion. Part way to caramelize onion then put in garlic ( do not burn) . Add tomatoes and other ingredients ( minus cheese) lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes stirring mixture occasionally as it simmers. Add pasta to the pan and toss adding half the cheese to the mix. Pecorino Romano is a strong cheese too much will make it bitter so use as desired.
Serve and sprinkle remainder of grated cheese. Should serve 4 or more.
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