Pasta Puttanesca

 From here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/pasta-puttanesca-recipe/index.html
Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole-wheat thin spaghetti, vermicelli or angel hair
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup pitted chopped Spanish or Greek olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably "no salt added"
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh arugula
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the parsley, olives, capers, anchovy paste, oregano and crushed red pepper to the skillet, and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the arugula and simmer for 1 minute more, until the greens wilt slightly.
When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to combine. Top with grated cheese.
Serves: 4; Calories: 321; Total Fat: 9.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Total carbohydrates: 50 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 8 grams; Cholesterol: 7 milligrams; Sodium: 678 milligrams

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Marinara Sauce

1 gallon of pizza sauce
1 gallon of tomato sauce
Around 3 cups of water (used to rinse sides of cans and jar)
2 cups of grape jelly
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 - 1/2 cup Italian spices (1 cup oregano, 1/2 cup basil, 2 T. garlic, 2 T. onion, salt and pepper to taste, 1-2 T. crushed red pepper, etc.)
4 cloves of garlic
6-8 cubes beef bouillon (if needed to taste)

Simmer until heated and flavors blend.

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Alfredo Sauce

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese
1 cube of Butter or Margarine
4 – 8 oz. of Canned Milk or Cream
½ tsp. of crushed red chili’s
½ tsp. Garlic salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. Pepper
Fresh Herbs Chopped (optional)

Cook until cream cheese is soft and bubbling. Stir and cook noodles. Top with Parmesan cheese. Stir in fresh herbs.

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