Pasta Puttanesca with Mixed Olives and Walnuts

Name: Pasta Puttanesca with Mixed Olives and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, sliced, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, diced, petite; 3/4 cup mixed olives*, pitted, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 3/4-1 pound wheat spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package directions; 3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted; Basil, fresh, snipped and Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional); ; *May substitute kalamata olives.

Total Time

40 Mins

Serves

Meal

Dinner

Description

Give your pasta Italian flair and flavor with this hearty recipe.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, sliced, quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, diced, petite
3/4 cup mixed olives*, pitted, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
3/4-1 pound wheat spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package directions
3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted
Basil, fresh, snipped and Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

*May substitute kalamata olives.

PREPARATION

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with hot, cooked pasta and sprinkle with walnuts.
Top with basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 440 cal
Total Fat: 18 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 1000 mg
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 11 g