Bucatini With Olive-Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Bucatini With Olive-Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
4
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.
5
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the olive oil, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1 tablespoon capers and the butter.
6
Stir in the basil and cheese.
7
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.
8
Season with salt.
9
Per serving: Calories 660; Fat 32 g (Saturated 15 g); Cholesterol 63 mg; Sodium 453 mg; Carbohydrate 71 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 25 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti, 1 small clove garlic, 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Bucatini With Olive-Caper Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bucatini With Olive-Caper Sauce

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