I am a food lover, big-eater, and a trying hard cook. Around busy schedule of baby, work, and home, I always try to find time to cook. Pasta dishes are easy. And one of my favorites’ Puttanesca. I keep recipes on my red book from my mom, aunts, whoever , wherever, and some from my ever reliable kitchen help, the AllRecipes.Com.

Puttanesca

What you need:

* 8 ounces pasta
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups chopped tomatoes, pushed through a sieve
* 4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 3 tablespoons capers
* 20 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

What you do:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Then drain.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add sieved tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Toss pasta with sauce, and serve with buttered bread.