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A Hot Mess: Puttanesca Sauce

A hot, spicy, tomato sauce with olives and capers. Perfect for topping roasted potatoes or pasta dishes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 1 tbsp olive or vegetable broth
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or calabrian chilies to taste
  • 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes (or 28 oz canned)
  • 1 700 gram jar of passata (strained tomatoes or pizza sauce without herbs)
  • 1/2 cup mixed pitted olives chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 2 tsp oregano

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil or broth in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, shallots, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and cook 5 minutes or until they burst.
  • Add passata, olives, capers, basil, and oregano.
  • Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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