Instructions: In a food processor or blender, combine and process all ingredients to make a rough-textured sauce. Adjust flavors to taste.

For two servings of pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 4 ounces dried pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain. Return pasta to pot and add sauce. Toss together over low heat about a minute to heat through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Add any of the following to the above recipe:

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped Greek or Italian olives and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese plus 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh or dried rosemary 3 tablespoons toasted peanuts and 4 to 6 thin slices prosciutto, cut into bits 3 tablespoons capers and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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