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Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin Recipe

Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
1 red pepper , cut in julienne strips 1/4 inch
1 yellow pepper , cut as above
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
red pepper flakes , to taste
1 (2 lb) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 dozen kalamata olives or 1 dozen black olives, pitted
1/4 cup capers, rinsed (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and fresh pepper
1 lb thin spaghetti , cooked in salted boiling water , only until al dente, drain
1 cup pecorino cheese (or even fontinella)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Saute the peppers and onion in the heated oil until the onions become translucent in appearance.
Add garlic and pepper flakes.
Cook for a few minutes, but don't brown your garlic- or it will become bitter.
Add the tomatoes, olives, caper, and basil in your food processor or blender and only coarsely give it a few pulses.
Add this mixture to the skillet and reheat.
Adjust your seasonings to taste.
Combine the tomato mixture, cheese, pasta, and gentely turn into an oiled casserole.
Bake 30 minutes uncovered.
NOTE: You can assemble this dish, refrigerate it and make it two days later.
Also you can add a little more tomatoes if you like a saucier sauce.
I added more olives because I like them.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	366.28 Kcal (1534 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.89g	20%
Cholesterol	5.4mg	2%
Sodium	188mg	8%
Potassium	369.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	53.45g	18%
Sugars	4.56g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.74g	15%
Protein	10.02g	20%
Vitamin C	71.3mg	119%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	29.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.21 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.87g	20%
Cholesterol	2.88mg	2%
Sodium	100.2mg	8%
Potassium	196.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	28.49g	18%
Sugars	2.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	15%
Protein	5.34g	20%
Vitamin C	38mg	119%
Iron	1mg	10%
Calcium	15.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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