Best 6 Pasta With Capers Garlic And Bread Crumbs Recipes

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Pasta with capers, garlic, and bread crumbs is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. The combination of salty capers, aromatic garlic, and crispy bread crumbs creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is also incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pasta al dente or well-done, with or without cheese, or with additional vegetables, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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PASTA WITH SARDINES, BREAD CRUMBS AND CAPERS



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This quick and easy version of the classic Sicilian pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. You can pick up anything you're missing at the corner deli.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs, ideally made from stale bread
1 onion, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound long pasta, like perciatelli
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 cans sardines packed in extra virgin olive oil (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put half the oil (2 tablespoons) in a medium skillet over medium heat. When it's hot, add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, less than 5 minutes, and then remove. Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender; drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Turn the heat under the onions to medium-high and add the lemon zest, capers and sardines; cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the sardine mixture and toss well to combine. Add the parsley, most of the bread crumbs and some reserved water, if necessary, to moisten. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnishing with more parsley and bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS



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Bread crumbs, crisped in olive oil with garlic, make a flavorful addition to just about any pasta. Make your own bread crumbs if you've got bread that's drying out, and keep them in the freezer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, 2 sliced, 1 minced
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup green or black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 ounces
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti, preferably a good whole-wheat brand
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the sliced garlic over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic turns golden, about two minutes. Do not let it take on any more color than this. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon and discard, then add the bread crumbs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until the bread crumbs are crisp. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
  • Return the pan to medium heat, and add the remaining olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic smells fragrant, and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the cooking recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the suggested time. Drain, and toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parsley on top, toss again briefly and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

PASTA WITH GARLIC OIL AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS



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This recipe was in a 2000 Chef's Illustrated magazine. It's different than most pasta recipes with garlic oil, and so yummy! It takes a little longer to prepare, but it's worth it. Don't be afraid to toast the crumbs until dark brown. The crunchier the better!

Provided by MailbagMary

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus
1 teaspoon salt, for sauce (for pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced-appox. 1T
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry vermouth
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position, place large oven-safe serving bowl on rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees. Prepare pasta according to directions on package, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
  • Heat butter in heavy-bottomed 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, toasted, and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer crumbs to small bowl and mix in cheese and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; set aside. Wipe out now-empty skillet with large wad of paper towels.
  • Mix remaining minced garlic with 1 teaspoon water. Heat olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in cleaned skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth, reserved pasta cooking water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook to blend flavors, about 1 minute longer. Toss pasta and sauce in warm serving bowl; sprinkle bread crumbs over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 1565.8, Carbohydrate 91.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 17.3

ANCHOVY PASTA WITH GARLIC BREADCRUMBS



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Memorize how to make the addictively crunchy breadcrumbs in this dish; use them to top all your pasta recipes forevermore.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pasta     Dinner     Anchovy     Breadcrumbs     Garlic     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Cheese

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 garlic cloves, divided
5 ounces sourdough or other crusty bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
4 oil-packed Calabrian chiles, very finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
12 ounces bucatini, spaghetti, or linguine
2 ounces finely grated Pecorino
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Very thinly slice 4 garlic cloves (a mandoline works great) and set aside. Pulse remaining 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until finely chopped. Add bread and lemon zest and pulse until coarse crumbs form; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook breadcrumb mixture, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer breadcrumb mixture with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in same pot over medium-low. Cook reserved sliced garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden at edges, about 1 minute. Add anchovies and chiles and cook, stirring, until anchovies are dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions.
  • Using tongs, transfer pasta to pot with sauce along with 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing often, until pasta is al dente. Add 3 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add cheese, tossing until melted and emulsified. Remove from heat, add parsley, butter, and half of breadcrumb mixture and toss until combined and butter is melted. If pasta seems dry, add more pasta cooking liquid and oil and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with remaining breadcrumb mixture.

PASTA WITH CAPERS, GARLIC, AND BREAD CRUMBS



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Winter     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound gigli di semola or short spiral pasta
a 6-inch piece stale baguette
6 tablespoons drained capers
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
freshly grated Parmesan if desired

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for pasta. Cut crust from bread and, using large holes of a hand grater, grate enough bread to measure 2/3 cup. Finely chop separately capers and garlic.
  • Boil pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large heavy skillet cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, just until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in capers, parsley, and bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until bread crumbs and garlic are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta in a colander and transfer to a heated large bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to combine.
  • Serve pasta with Parmesan.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS



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Make and share this Pasta With Tomatoes, Capers, Olives and Breadcrumbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, 2 sliced, 3 minced
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, with juice
4 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 cup green olives (4 ounces) or 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (4 ounces)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, preferably a good whole-wheat brand
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the sliced garlic over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic turns golden, about two minutes. Do not let it take on any more color than this. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon and discard (or use as a garnish later), then add the bread crumbs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until the bread crumbs are crisp. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
  • 2. Return the pan to medium heat, and add the remaining olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic smells fragrant, and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Meanwhile heat water to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the cooking recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the suggested time. Drain, and toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parsley on top, toss again briefly and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for capers that are plump and green, and use fresh garlic and bread crumbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pasta. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help the pasta hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic. Garlic can burn easily, so cook it over low heat until it is fragrant and golden brown.
  • Add the capers and bread crumbs to the pasta at the end of cooking. This will help prevent the capers from becoming too salty and the bread crumbs from becoming soggy.
  • Serve the pasta immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Pasta with capers, garlic, and bread crumbs is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make, and it can be customized to your liking. For a vegetarian version, omit the anchovies. For a more spicy dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. And for a heartier meal, serve the pasta with a side of grilled chicken or fish.

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