Salsa de Puttana

Description
Harlot's sauce
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: my old recipes

Ingredients

 * 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
 * 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
 * 1 green pepper, finely chopped
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 1 can Italian-style tomatoes (35 oz), drained (save juice for soup)
 * ½ can anchovies, chopped
 * ½ cup pitted olives, sliced (black)
 * 1 tbsp drained capers
 * 1 tbsp dried basil, crushed
 * red pepper
 * 1 lb spaghetti

Directions

 * 1) In large skillet, sauté garlic, celery and green pepper in oil until veggies are tender, but not browned.
 * 2) Add tomatoes, anchovies,, capers, and basil.
 * 3) Season with crushed red pepper to taste.
 * 4) Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
 * 5) Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
 * 6) Toss sauce with spaghetti.
 * 7) Note: if anchovies are omitted, add ½ tbsp salt.