Pasta Puttanesca with Mixed Olives and Walnuts
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 6 peopleCategories: 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
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
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Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Add onion, cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute
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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.