Puttanesca Sauce (Vegetarian)

Submitted by BigRedDot

This is a tangy tomato sauce, and is good with a variety of pastas.

Ingredients

 * 4-6 cloves garlic minced or thinly sliced
 * 3/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
 * 1 tbsp capers, crushed
 * 1 tsp green peppercorns in brine (optional)
 * 1 tsp cracked red pepper
 * 1/4 cup red wine, vegetable stock, or water
 * 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 * 28 oz. crushed tomatoes or Pomi
 * 2 tbsp light miso
 * 1 tsp dried oregano
 * salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
 * 1/2 bunch parsely, minced

Directions

 * 1) Saute the garlic in olive oil until slightly brown.
 * 2) Add olives, capers, peppercorns, red pepper and liquid. Stir for a few seconds.
 * 3) Add tomatoes and spices, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
 * 4) Blend the miso with a small amount of sauce in a bowl and mix in with the rest of the sauce.
 * 5) Stir in the parsley, and serve with the pasta of your choice.