Pasta Ponza Recipe

Name: Pasta Ponza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, for greasing; 2 cups (12 ounces) red cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cups (12 ounces) yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste; 1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned dried bread crumbs; 1 pound ziti or other short tube-shaped pasta; 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

Unsalted butter, for greasing
2 cups (12 ounces) red cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups (12 ounces) yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned dried bread crumbs
1 pound ziti or other short tube-shaped pasta
1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Butter an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine the tomatoes, capers, olive oil, salt, and pepper in the prepared baking dish.
5
Toss to coat.
6
Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the tomato mixture.
7
Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden.
8
Cool for 5 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
10
Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
12
Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
13
Spoon the tomato mixture onto the pasta.
14
Add the cheese and toss well.
15
If needed, thin out the sauce with a little pasta water.
16
Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

645

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Unsalted butter, for greasing, 2 cups (12 ounces) red cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, 2 cups (12 ounces) yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Pasta Ponza falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Ponza

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