Spaghetti alla puttanesca

 
                      Spaghetti  alla Puttanesca *****
 
 Recipe By     : 60 Minute Gourmet
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :10:00
 Categories    : Italian                          Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      tablespoons   olive oil
    1      tablespoon    garlic -- minced
    1      tablespoon    basil -- dried
    1      teaspoon      oregano -- dried
    1      large         tomatoes, canned
      1/4  cup           parsley -- fresh
    1 1/2  teaspoons     red peppr flakes
                         pepper
   12                    black olives, imported -- chopped
    2      tablespoons   capers -- chopped
    1      can           anchovies -- chopped
                                         
    1      can           clams, canned with liquid
 
 Heat the oil in a saucepan or in a small, deep skillet, and add the garlic. 
 Cook briefly without browning and add the basil, oregano, tomatoes, and 
 parsley. Add the red pepper. Add pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Cook 
 about 30 minutes.
  Add the olives and capers. Chop the anchovies and add to the sauce. Add the 
 clams. Cover and cook for about 30 more minutes.
 
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 Suggested Wine: Marquis de Chasse, Bordeaux 1990
 
 NOTES : I find the clams provide enough salt. Adjust for your own taste.