Linguine With Roasted Tomatoes And Capers Recipes

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes, capers, and oregano with oil and season with salt. Roast until tomatoes burst and begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Return pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and add tomato mixture. Cook over high until sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Serve sprinkled with oregano.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• 1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the sliced garlic over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic turns golden, about two minutes. Do not let it take on any more color than this. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon and discard (or use as a garnish later), then add the bread crumbs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until the bread crumbs are crisp. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
• 2. Return the pan to medium heat, and add the remaining olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic smells fragrant, and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Meanwhile heat water to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the cooking recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the suggested time. Drain, and toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parsley on top, toss again briefly and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.

PASTA WITH FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES, CAPERS & FETA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a casserole and add garlic, lightly brown, add capers and continue to sauté for a minute.
• 3. Add tomatoes and basil.
• 4. Season with salt and pepper and oregano.

PASTA WITH CAPERS AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Rinse capers in a sieve and transfer to a small bowl. Cover capers with water by about 2 inches and soak 30 minutes. Drain, then repeat soaking. Drain and rinse capers, then squeeze dry and coarsely chop.
• Cook onion, cut sides down, and garlic in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add capers and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic and onion. Add canned and cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in mint and pepper, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
• Shortly before sauce is done, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta. Add pasta to sauce and cook over high heat, tossing, 10 to 15 seconds. If pasta seems dry, add a few tablespoons reserved cooking water.
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PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute onions till they start to turn clear.
• Add the garlic and saute briefly. Don't let it brown.
• Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands or a spoon.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
• Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. Sauce will thicken slightly but still should have liquid.

LINGUINE WITH ROASTED TOMATO CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic until lightly browned. Add wine, tomatoes, clams and their liquid. Bring to a simmer.
• Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper and capers. Stir in roasted tomato puree.
• Cook at a simmer until flavors blend and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Toss with hot pasta and serve with fresh parmesan, if desired.