Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz) can Contadina(R) Tomato Paste
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans Contadina(R) Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 lb linguine noodles
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp chopped shallots
  • 1/2 cup drained and chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 cup good quality red wine (or chicken broth)
  • 10 Sicilian or Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Method

  • 1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm in covered pot.
  • 2. In the meantime, saute garlic and shallots in olive oil over moderate heat for 1 minute.
  • 3. Add red peppers, tomatoes (with the juice), and wine (or broth); increase heat to medium-high and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add tomato paste and stir well.
  • 5. Add olives, red pepper, oregano, salt, pepper, capers, and balsamic vinegar; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 6. Add parsley, basil and pine nuts, simmer 2 minutes.
  • 7. Serve over cooked linguine.