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            BLACK OLIVES WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS OVER PASTA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces
               Low-cal                          Low-fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       tb           Olive oil
  3       md           Garlic cloves, chopped fine
  1       sm           Onion, coarsely chopped (3oz
  1       cn           Salt-free whole tomatoes
                       - (16-ounce)
  1       c            Pitted black olives, medium,
                       -drained and broken up
  3       tb           Capers, drained & rinsed
  1       tb           Balsamic or good quality
                       -red wine vinegar
  1       tb           Double-concentrate tomato
                       -paste
  2       ts           Sugar
    1/2   ts           Dried oregano
                       Cooked pasta of your choice

 In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil with the garlic and
 onion over moderate heat. When they sizzle, add the tomatoes, breaking
 them up with your hands. Then stir in the remaining ingredients.
 Simmer the sauce until it is thick but still slightly liquid, 5 to 7
 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.



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