"benvenuti nella mia cucina"

 

"benvenuti nella mia cucina" -  means Welcome to my kitchen in Italian......


When I was a little girl I grew up watching my godmother Carmella making fresh pasta dishes all the time.  When I was about 11 she finally let me roll the dough, again, again and yet again....my arms felt like jello after awhile but I was happy to help.  She and my godfather Angelo would put on Italian music while we cooked, sometimes they would dance around the kitchen and I would giggle...they were always happy.  Carmella, we called her Millie for short taught me many great recipes but I had my favorites...Pasta Puttanesca was one I could eat everyday of the week.  Kind of weird looking back that I enjoy it so much, the ingredients weren't something a kid would like, such a variety and oh my what a palate experience...but I loved it then and make it for my family now ~  here is the recipe I have loved for so long.....its definitely worth the work and effort.....Ohhh and don't forget to add in a pinch of love like Millie always did....My & my son Kyle never forget <3          


"Diverti"  =   ENJOY!     

 PASTA PUTTANESCA

8 ounces pasta  (fresh if you can)

1/2 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chopped tomatoes

4 anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 tablespoons capers

20 Greek olives, pitted and chopped

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

 

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes if box or 2-4 minutes if fresh OR until al dente; drain.

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; cook garlic in oil until golden. Add  tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in anchovies, tomato paste, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

 

 

Great with fresh baked bread & salad……and wine