Banza Alla Puttanesca

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Ingredients

  • 1 box of Banza spaghetti (or any pasta you have on hand!)

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you prefer spicier)

  • 3.5 oz. pitted black olives (same some juice when draining)

  • 2 tbsp. capers (save some juice)

  • 2 tbsp. capers or olive brine (the juice from the jars)

  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste

  • 28 oz. canned peeled tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta per package instructions.

  2. While pasta is cooking, heat 4 tbsp. olive oil in a large, deep pan over low-medium heat. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and capers. Cook until the garlic is golden-brown.

  3. Add 2 tbsp. capers and/or olives jar JUICE and cook for another minute. I used only caper juice but either will work!

  4. Add the can of tomatoes and tomato paste. Turn the stove up to medium heat. Let this simmer for 10-12 minutes. Use a spatula to break apart the tomatoes in the skillet (a stainless steel one will work well for this).

  5. Add the remaining ingredients to the pan: cooked and drained pasta, olives, black pepper to taste, and parsley.

  6. Mix well with tongs and enjoy!