*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Spaghetti  alla Puttanesca *****

Recipe By     : 60 Minute Gourmet
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :10:00
Categories    : Italian                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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.