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Recipe: Pasta Puttanesca

Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorites. This pasta dish made with tomatoes, olives, and capers will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. dry whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 anchovy fillets, drained
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, no added salt
• 1/4 cup pitted chopped Spanish (or Greek) olives
• 2 Tbsp. capers
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Keep warm.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic, anchovies, and crushed pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until anchovies melt into oil and completely dissolve and garlic is tender.
4. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, and parsley. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil for 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Add pasta to sauce. Toss gently to coat; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until heated through.

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