Salsa de Puttana

Description

Harlot's sauce From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

• Source: my old recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 can Italian-style tomatoes (35 oz), drained (save juice for soup)
• ½ can anchovies, chopped
• ½ cup pitted olives, sliced (black)
• 1 tbsp drained capers
• 1 tbsp dried basil, crushed
• red pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti

Procedures

1. In large skillet, sauté garlic, celery and green pepper in oil until veggies are tender, but not browned.
2. Add tomatoes, anchovies, , capers, and basil.
3. Season with crushed red pepper to taste.
4. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
5. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
6. Toss sauce with spaghetti.
7. Note: if anchovies are omitted, add ½ tbsp salt.