For dinner last night I tried a “staple recipe” out of Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
Puttanesca Pasta
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp roasted garlic – jarred is OK (3 cloves garlic)
- 2 14.5 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes (28 ounce can crushed)
- ¾ cup roughly chopped black olives, one medium can 3.8 ounces weight drained (½ cup pitted black Gaeta olives + ¼ cup pitted green olives, both sliced)
- 2 Tbsp capers, drained and chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dried parsley (2 Tbsp fresh)
- 1 lb pasta (I used rigatoni)
Directions:
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers and seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then turn to medium-low while you cook the pasta (look for a 15 minute simmer time).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook the pasta for time on package. Drain and shake out into a large bowl. Toss with the hot sauce and serve.
Served 4 to 6, depending on appetite.
~Sarah