Lida's Puttanesca Sauce

Pasta tossed in a red tomato sauce and sliced olives served on a white plate next to a fork and a sauce serving dish of red tomato sauce with fresh garlic, tomatoes, and basil in the background on a white surface.

A hearty, decadent homemade red sauce. Easy sauce for any olive lover!

Ingredients:

  • Medium to Strong Profile of Olive Tap EVOO
  • Olive Tap Garlic Olive Oil
  • 14 oz. San Marzano Tomatos
  • 1 Jar of San Marzano Puree
  • 1 Small Jar of Capers
  • 5 oz. Pitted Black Olives
  • Anchovy Paste or 2 Anchovies
  • Fresh Italian Flat Parsley
  • Your Favorite Pasta

Directions:

Generously coat the bottom of a skillet with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Oil and heat. Use about 3 parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil to one part garlic flavored olive oil. Add the canned tomatoes and crush. Add some of the tomato puree to thicken the sauce to you liking. Add the capers, black olives and the anchovy. Simmer until the flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Add the parsley at the end, do not let the parsley cook.

Serve with your favorite pasta. This is best enjoyed with family, friends, conversation and a fine Chianti wine.

Buon Appetito - Lida and Mario

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