Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (35 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained & roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2/3 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and roughly chopped (I use greek Kalamata olives)
  • 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, stir, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, capers, olives, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and black pepper, return to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Reduce the heat to very low, simmer another 15 minutes.
  • Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, sprinkle on the fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and serve.