Linguine With Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes & Toasted Breadc
- kosher salt
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 12 ounces jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
- 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb, preferably whole wheat
- 12 ounces dried linguine or 12 ounces spaghetti
- 12 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, more for serving
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop the garlic.
- Sprinkle it with 1/2 teaspoons salt and using the flat side of a chef's knife mash it to a paste.
- In a large bowl, stir the garlic paste, roasted peppers, tomatoes, parsley, 3 Tbs.
- of the oil, the capers, and the pepper flakes.
- Heat the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs.
- oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until the smaller crumbs are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt.
- Cook the linguine in the boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta in a colander.
- Add the hot pasta to the red pepper mixture, toss to combine, and add just enough of the reserved pasta water to moisten (you won't need it all).
- Add the cheese, toss well, and season to taste with salt.
- Serve topped with the breadcrumbs and additional cheese.
kosher salt, garlic, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, capers, red pepper, fresh breadcrumb, linguine, cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/linguine-with-roasted-red-peppers-tomatoes-toasted-breadc-314045 (may not work)