Ingredients

  • 1 ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE
  • 4 cans Tomaotoes [Whole, peeled, 28 oz]
  • 6 cloves Garlic [chopped]
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 PUTTANESCA
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 3 cups Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 4 teaspoons Garlic [minced]
  • 1 cup Black Olives [coarsely chopped]
  • 4 Anchovy Filets [chopped]
  • 1/3 cup Capers
  • 3/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano [dried]

Method

  • ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE
  • 1. In a roasting pan, heat oil, salt, and garlic over medium heat until the garlic just starts to color.
  • 2. Add the tomatoes and liquid, mashing tomatoes with a tomato masher.
  • 3. Place the pan into a preheated 400 degree oven and cook 45 - 60 minutes or longer if needed, until there is slight charring of the tomatoes and the juice is thickened.
  • 4. Turn off the oven and leave the pan in the oven for an additional 30 minutes. The sauce should be thick and chunky.
  • 5. Taste sauce, add salt if needed. Stir in more oil if the flavor seems sharp.
  • 6. Use or store in covered containers.
  • PUTTENESCA
  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1/3 cup salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • 2. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. Saute until garlic is soft and the anchovies have nearly dissolved.
  • 3. Add tomato sauce, capers, and olives, stirring well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Cook spaghetti and drain.
  • 5. Mix with sauce. Serve.