Penne with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Name: Penne with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juice; 1 dried bay leaf; 8 anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, minced; 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound penne pasta; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

January 26, 2012

Somewhat reminiscent of a puttanesca sauce, but with the addition of olives and lots of vegetables, this is a homey dish that you would find in many Roman kitchens. Long, slow simmering is what makes the sauce so delicious, so if you like, make a double batch and freeze some to use next time you bake fish or chicken, or make a baked pasta dish.

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