Title: Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Categories: Pasta Italian
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Spaghetti
2	tb	Black olive slivers
		Salt
4		Chopped anchovies
1	c	Basic tomato sauce
1		Red chile pepper, chopped
4		Ripe plum tomatoes, cubed
2	tb	Fresh basil leaves, torn in small pieces
5	tb	Olive oil
1		Clove garlic, minced
1	tb	Fresh sage leaves, chopped (optional)
1	tb	Capers, drained

Cook spaghetti in boiling, salted water. In a serving bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Drain spaghetti when al dente. Add spaghetti to serving bowl, toss and serve.

Note: This dish is also excellent when prepared a few hours ahead and served cold. Estimated cooking time: 20 minutes Estimated total preparation time: 40 minutes (See elsewhere for Basic Tomato Sauce)

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