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Pasta Puttanesca

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I've made this sauce several times now, and every-time I make the dang thing, it comes out different. I decided to finally write it down!!! For me, it's just a quick and dirty sauce that I throw together. This quick sauce is easily made with a well stock pantry. If you google Spaghetti Puttanesca , you will come away with many different recipes and opinions regarding the etymology of the word Puttanesca, and it's history through time.  Just to give you a little background on the name Puttanesca it literally means or relates to Prostitutes. This sauce has been referred to by many as "Whore or Prostitute Sauce." I'm sure there are numerous theories and ideas about the word Puttanesca, but you'll have to decide for yourself.  Some fun thoughts on the origins of the word by yours truly. Just my opinion, but what if the sauce was named Puttanesca because prostitutes gave out quickies and this sauce is quick and easy to make. Prostitutes are e