Easy Pasta Puttanesca

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 smaller cans)
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 large onion)
• 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) jar capers, drained and rinsed (or small jar)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (stems removed)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning (to taste)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta to al dente pasta according to package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, sautee onion, crushed red pepper, anchony paste and garlic in a large, deep sauce pan in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Add all other ingredients EXCEPT parsley, seasoning to taste.

4. 4

   Stir well, and let simmer 10-20 minutes on low.

5. 5

   Add parsley in last three minutes of cooking.

6. 6

   Toss sauce with pasta.

7. 7

   Top with cheese to taste, and serve.