Pasta Puttanesca with Mixed Olives and Walnuts

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 6 people

Categories: Pasta- pasta sauce- pizza- flat breads

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped mixed green and black olives
  • 2 Tbsp. drained capers
  • 2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
  • fresh chopped basil
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Add onion, cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute

  3. Stir in tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste and red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with hot pasta. Sprinkle with walnuts; garnish with basil and parmesan, and serve.

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