Puttanesca Sauce

Puttanesca Sauce

Pictured with Meatballs and Fresh Pasta

Ingredients:

• 4 Tomatoes
• 2-3 Cloves Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Capers, Drained of liquid
• 2 Teaspoons Thyme
• 2-4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Hot Crushed Chili Powder

Optional:

• 2-3 Tablespoons Olives, chopped
• Anchovies, whole or chopped
• Parmesan Cheese, shredded, garnish

Instructions:

1. Either in a food processor with a blade attachment or with an immersion blender, pulverize all the ingredients, except for the anchovies, if you are using them.
2. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stir in anchovies if using.
3. Use over pasta, as a sauce with fried fish, or make a puttanesca pizza on a nice crusty slice of bread or baguette slices.

Enjoy!

Notes:

Had this for dinner under a fried snapper fillet, was delightful in every way! Tomorrow's lunch will include a puttanesca pasta for me!

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