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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Capers Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound ziti or rigatoni pasta
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely grated
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1½ pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cup lightly packed fresh mint, roughly chopped
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil, roughly chopped
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (1 cup)
Directions:
Directions:
01
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add the pasta and 1 tablespoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the oil, garlic, capers, pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the tomatoes, mint and basil, then toss.
02
When the pasta is done, drain well. Add the pasta to the tomato-herb mixture and toss. Sprinkle with the almonds and cheese, then toss again. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from the island of Pantelleria which is a small island off the coast of Sicily.

Source: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pasta-tomatoes-capers-herbs

 

 

 

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