BUCATINI WITH OLIVE-CAPER SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
1 small clove garlic
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound tomatoes, diced
2/3 cup pitted kalamata or nicoise olives, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, pile the garlic, 1 tablespoon capers and the red pepper flakes on a cutting board; mince, then mash with the flat side of a chef's knife to make a paste. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the olive oil, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1 tablespoon capers and the butter. Stir in the basil and cheese.
  • Add the pasta to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss until the butter is melted, adding the reserved cooking water to moisten, if needed. Season with salt.

Elliemay Birkett
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful sauce and the al dente pasta.


Anas afridi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some bucatini in my pantry that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect solution.


alexander mejia
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I'm not a huge fan of olives or capers, but I thought this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Idemudia Johnson
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste and the capers were a bit too salty.


Ofentse Setlhare
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my liking. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of prep work.


Hams Pogba
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The sauce was a bit bland. I added some garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Angel Chapwanya
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less capers next time.


Dipendra Yadav
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the capers added a nice briny flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


M.T.P play
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This was my first time making bucatini and it was a success! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajan Sirpali
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. I often add a bit of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick.


Shahid Sanhwar
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Sama Ramadan
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I made this dish last night and it turned out great! The sauce was super flavorful and the capers added a nice briny touch. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Henry Matthews
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This bucatini with olive caper sauce was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors of the olives and capers blended harmoniously, creating a briny and tangy sauce that perfectly complemented the al dente bucatini. I especially appreciated the sim