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Mediterranean Pasta (Tomato & Capers)

Recipe #302027 | 50 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Shazzie

A traditional Mediterranean main course. Capers may be substituted wiith some black olives.

Posted on: May 5, 2008

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta, pasta of your choice
  • 8-12 basil leaves
  • 2 garlic clove
  • 20 caper
  • 1 3/4 ounces breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 28 ounces canned tomato, sliced (or roughly crushed)
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, grated (or other cheese of your choice)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Cook the pasta until al dente.
    2. 2
      Meanwhile, rinse and drain the capers, wash the basil leaves and mince together with the garlic.
    3. 3
      Add the breadcrumbs and oregano and mix.
    4. 4
      Lay the tomatoes on a baking tray and drizzle with half the olive oil.
    5. 5
      Spread the caper mixture over the tomatoes and drizzle over the balance of the olive oil and salt to taste.
    6. 6
      Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
    7. 7
      Drain the pasta and and add to the baked mixture and toss.
    8. 8
      Top with grated cheese and place back in the oven for 5 minutes.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (313g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    capers

    pecorino cheese

    Calories 493
    Calories from Fat 111 (22%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 12.4g 19%
    Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 388mg 16%
    Potassium 565mg 16%
    Total Carbohydrate 81.3g 27%
    Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21%
    Sugars 7.4g
    Protein 14.6g 29%
    Vitamin A 497mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 17%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 19mg 32%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 6%
    Calcium 110mg 11%
    Iron 5mg 32%

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