Pasta Puttanesca with Capers and Olives 1 tbs olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs fresh basil, chopped 2 tbs capers 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste Dash salt or to taste Dash pepper or to taste 1 tbs olive brine 14-oz can crushed tomatoes 8-oz pkg of favorite pasta Sautee the garlic in olive oil for a 1-2 min. Add the basil, capers, olives and red pepper flakes, and cook for another two min. Reduce heat to low, and add the brine and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for at least fifteen min. Serve hot over cooked pasta. Serves 4