Best 6 Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes And Capers Recipes

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When the sun-ripened tomatoes reach their peak sweetness, it's time to celebrate their flavor with a vibrant and delectable dish. Introducing our roasted tomato pasta with capers, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe transforms juicy tomatoes into tender morsels bursting with umami, complemented by the salty-savory pop of capers and the aromatic freshness of basil. Served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, leaving you with a smile on your face.

But that's not all! This article offers a delightful collection of pasta recipes that will elevate your culinary skills and bring joy to your meals. From the classic pesto pasta that captures the essence of Italian simplicity to the creamy sun-dried tomato pasta that bursts with Mediterranean flavors, there's something for every palate. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weekday dinner, the 15-minute pasta with cherry tomatoes and feta is your go-to recipe. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of pasta and the bounty of fresh, seasonal produce.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS



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Bread crumbs, crisped in olive oil with garlic, make a flavorful addition to just about any pasta. Make your own bread crumbs if you've got bread that's drying out, and keep them in the freezer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, 2 sliced, 1 minced
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup green or black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 ounces
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti, preferably a good whole-wheat brand
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • When the water comes 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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

RAVIOLI WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND CAPERS



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This easy weeknight riff on pasta alla Norma upgrades store-bought cheese ravioli by tossing it with a mix of roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and capers.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound eggplant
1 1/4 pounds cherry tomatoes
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces store-bought fresh or frozen cheese or spinach ravioli
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/3 cup), plus more for serving
1 cup packed basil leaves, torn if large, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel eggplant in 1-inch stripes, leaving some skin on. Quarter lengthwise and slice into 1-inch pieces. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss eggplant, tomatoes, and shallot with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tomatoes burst and eggplant is caramelized and tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook ravioli in a pot of salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Return ravioli to pot along with eggplant mixture, capers, and enough reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. Toss with cheese and basil. Serve, topped with more cheese and basil.

SPAGHETTI WITH TAPENADE SAUCE AND ROASTED TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound spaghetti
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus 3 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons chopped capers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup packed, pitted black olives, finely chopped, with some brine (recommended: Kalamata)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water over medium heat to a boil. Salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. Remove and reserve a cup or so of the cooking liquid before draining.
  • Add the tomatoes to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. Scatter the tomatoes on a baking rack over a baking sheet and roast about 20 minutes.
  • Heat about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies, working them into oil with a wooden spoon. Stir in the capers, red pepper flakes, garlic, olives, and a splash of olive brine, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pasta cooking liquid, about 1 cup, and toss in the pasta.
  • Put the tapenade pasta into serving bowls and top with oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Serve as a first course or alongside a seafood entree.

PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS, AND OLIVES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pasta noodles such as: penne
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers rinsed, roughly chopped
2 anchovies, finely minced
1/2 cup pitted black olives such as kalamata, roughly chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped parsley or basil leaves
1 can rinsed and drained, white albacore tuna
1 teaspoon salt
Cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES AND CAPERS



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This recipe is much like a puttanesca sauce but without the anchovies. It can be salty so be sure to rinse the olives and capers, especially if you can't find low-salt tomatoes. It's from a cookbook called "Pasta Light" which I've had for 15 years. I wanted to post it here to save it. My picky husband will eat this straight from the pan, before it even goes onto the pasta. Best served with "strand" pasta like spaghetti or linguine, rather than shapes. The recipe doubles well - I often double and freeze half.

Provided by Newlee

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, with their juice
1 cup about 48 medium pitted black olives, drained, rinsed and chopped into about 4 pieces each
3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 534, Carbohydrate 98.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 16.9

PASTA WITH FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES, CAPERS & FETA



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This is REALLY easy, takes almost no time to cook, makes great leftovers, and if a crowd pleaser. There's not a whole lot more you could ask for!

Provided by Chef amfox

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb pasta (spiral, shell, & rigatoni work best)
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes, skinless and seeded (coarsely chopped)
2 cups crumbled feta
6 basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons capers
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt, & peppe

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.2, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 830.6, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 21.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: The best tomatoes for roasting are Roma tomatoes. They are small, firm, and have a low water content, which means they will caramelize and concentrate in flavor when roasted.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, will add a lot of flavor to the pasta. Be sure to add them at the end of cooking so that they don't lose their flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta is best when it is cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the key to a flavorful pasta dish. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice: A squeeze of lemon juice at the end of cooking will brighten up the flavors of the pasta.

Conclusion:

Pasta with roasted tomatoes and capers is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your pasta with a lot of sauce or a little, with a lot of vegetables or just a few, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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