Pasta Fra Diavolo

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp dry red wine
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 pound linguine

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently, until golden, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, sugar, salt and red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
3. Meanwhile, cook the the linguine according to package directions. Drain and divide evenly among 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over linguine.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts (1 cup and 3/4 cup sauce)

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. I had a craving for a pasta dish and I came across this recipe by accident and it looked to good to pass up. Fra Diavolo is Italian for "Brother Devil" and is a spicy sauce that ius used in seafood or pasta. I loved this dish as did my mom. It was sophisticated comfort food with some spice. You may have seen this dish on the menu as Shrimp Fra Diavolo. I didn't add seafood to this dish but if you want toadd seaffod, stir 3/4  pound of peeled and deveined shrimp into the simmering sauce. Then return the sauce to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. If you add shrimp to this dish, the point value will increase 2 points.  According to Iron Chef Mario Batali, this sauce is  Italian-American and rarely served in Italy. This classic Italian-American dish can be made right in your own kitchen and everyone will be happy and fulfilled. If you're thinking about going out to that local Italian restaurant, DON"T! Stay in and cook this restaurant-quality meal. Buon Apettito!