Pasta Puttanesca

== Description ==
Puttanesca is derived from the Italian word for a lady of the night. This dish is spicy, fast, and easy. Easy to figure out where we got the name.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Rachel Ray
* Serves up to 4
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* 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* a shake or two of crushed red pepper flakes
* 4 anchovies (optional)
* 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
* 2 tbsp capers (a palmful)
* 1 palmful pitted oil cured black olives
* 1 palmful chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
* 1 pound linguine, cooked until al dente
== Directions ==
# Heat oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper over medium heat in a skillet.
# When garlic speaks, add anchovies, if using and cook until they melt away.
# Add tomatoes, capers, olives, and parsley.
# Add cooked pasta to pan.
# Heat through.
# Dump onto serving platter.
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