Spaghetti With Tapenade Sauce Food

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE (AND OLIVE TAPENADE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350* F.
• To make the sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano and black pepper and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.
• Meanwhile, arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, until golden brown. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• To make the tapenade, in a food processor, combine olives, capers and garlic. Process until almost smooth.
• Transfer spaghetti to individual bowls and spoon tomato sauce over top. Top toasted bread with tapenade and serve on the side.

SPAGHETTI WITH TAPENADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water over medium heat to a boil. Salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. Remove and reserve a cup or so of the cooking liquid before draining. Add the tomatoes to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. Scatter the tomatoes on a baking rack over a baking sheet and roast about 20 minutes. Heat about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies, working them into oil with a wooden spoon. Stir in the capers, red pepper flakes, garlic, olives, and a splash of olive brine, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pasta cooking liquid, about 1 cup, and toss in the pasta. Put the tapenade pasta into serving bowls and top with oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Serve as a first course or alongside a seafood entree.

TAPENADE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the vermouth and shallots.
• Simmer until liquid has reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Strain and discard solids.
• Retun the cooking liquid to the pan and add the whipping cream and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to low and gradually add the butter, whisking until just melted.
• Whisk in the tapenade.
• Season.