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                        SPAGHETTI ALLA CIOCIARA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian
               Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Olive oil
    3/4   c            Drained canned plum tomatoes
                       - Italian-style
  2                    Red or green bell peppers
                       - washed, seeded, and cut
                       - into 2-by-1/4-in strips
    1/4   lb           Black olives, pitted
                       -(oil-cured or Gaeta)
                       Salt
                       Freshly ground black pepper
  1       lb           Imported Italian spaghetti
  2       tb           Grated pecorino romano

 HEAT OLIVE OIL in a nonreactive skillet. Add tomatoes,
 peppers, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several
 grindings of pepper; mix well. Cover and cook over
 medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Off
 heat, set sauce aside until pasta is ready. Bring 4
 quarts water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt. Add
 spaghetti and cook until slightly less than al dente.
 Return sauce to a simmer. Drain pasta and add it to
 sauce. Toss over medium heat 30 seconds, then add
 cheese and toss once more. Serve at once.



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