Pasta Puttanesca with Mixed Olives and Walnuts
"Give your pasta Italian flair and flavor with this hearty recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup onion, sliced, quartered
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 28-ounce can tomatoes, diced, petite
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3/4 cup mixed olives*, pitted, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons capers, drained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
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3/4-1 pound wheat spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package directions
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3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted
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Basil, fresh, snipped and Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
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*May substitute kalamata olives.
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