Recipes:

Traditional Puttanesca

In Italian folklore, Puttanesca was served by the ladies of the evening in order to allure their gentlemen friends into their arms. Buon appetito!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

5-10 cloves garlic finely chopped (adjust to taste)

1 can anchovies (2 oz., with liquid)

1/2 to 1 tsp. red pepper -takes (more for extra zip)

1 1/2 lb. fresh, chopped tomatoes (or two 28 oz. cans)

1 can black olives (coarsely chopped, preferably Kalamata)

2 T. capers

Salt & Pepper to taste

1/2 cup Italian parsley (chopped)

Procedure:

1.  In skillet, heat olive oil and smash anchovies to create a paste.

2.  Add garlic and red pepper flakes.

3.  Toss in tomatoes and mix.

4.  Add olives, capers and parsley.

5.  Reduce heat for 1-2 hours. Simmer uncovered.

6.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve on spaghetti or Penne pasta. Add grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy with Dolcetto!