PIQUANT SPAGHETTI WITH PEPPERS, ONION AND TOMATO SAUCE

Piquant Spaghetti With Peppers, Onion And Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cups canned Italian imported tomatoes, drained, or 1 1/2 to 2 pounds very ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 medium size sweet red or green peppers, seeded and cut into thin 2-inch strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
2/3 cup pitted Italian or Greek olives, chopped
1/4 cup capers, drained and chopped if very large
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan or in a flame-proof casserole that will hold all ingredients, including cooked spaghetti, and can go to the table. Add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until soft but not brown.
Add tomatoes. If using canned tomatoes, break up with a fork. Cook for 3 minutes. Add peppers and basil and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes, or until peppers are almost but not quite tender. Stir in olives and capers, cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. When water reboils, add pasta and stir vigorously with a long-handled wooden spoon or fork to separate pasta strands and bring water quickly back to a boil. Cook until pasta is al dente.
Drain pasta and turn into the casserole with the sauce. Toss to mix and serve immediately, passing the Parmesan separately if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 438, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

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Cierra Wallace

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with pasta, but it would also be good with rice or potatoes.

Omar Ali

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some cooked ground beef or sausage to make it a heartier meal.

Krista Welch-Valenzuela

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. My kids love it!

Sarah Universe

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is delicious and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I usually add some cooked chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.

Kimberly Anthony

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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.

Ramona Roberts

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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.

Moshin Javad

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Mustafa Kalroo

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some cooked ground beef or sausage to make it a heartier meal.

sonia ambreen

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. My kids love it!

Ioannis Mountoufaris

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is delicious and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I usually add some cooked chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.

Kaydence Taylor

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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.

Moon lightbae2022

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I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I always have leftovers, which is great for lunch the next day.

Travine Boreland

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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and easy weeknight meal.

wilyare official (xusni)

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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavorful sauce and the tender vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.

RICHARD COZZETTE

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover peppers and onions, and this was the perfect way to use them up. The sauce is also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

mdmobarok hossin

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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce is delicious and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

Emmanuel Asante

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple to make and the vegetables add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.

Madiha Khan

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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The sauce was especially good, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!