I Live For Pasta

It's been a few months since I have posted and I figured I would start back up again eventually...it just took a darn good recipe to do the trick. Tonight I made pasta puttanesca for the first time. It was incredibly easy and very tasty. Give it a whirl!

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta (any variety you prefer)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup pitted spanish or greek olives
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 tsp anchovy paste
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (i added more because i like a kick)
• 1 14oz can diced tomato
• 3/4 cup arugula, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan 

 Directions:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and cook accordingly
• While the water is heating up, heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat
• Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute
• Add the parsley, olives, capers, anchovy paste, oregano and red peppers. Saute for about 2 minutes
• Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in the arugula and simmer for 1 minute more, until the greens wilt slightly.
• When the pasta is done, drain and toss with the sauce. 
• Top with grated cheese

I ate mine with buttered bread

If you've never tried these olives, they are delicious!