Perciatelli are hollow long noodles that also go by the name bucatini. Their texture is robust, supporting a robust sauce like this one. Because the noodles are hollow, they cook much more quickly than spaghetti, so keep your eye on them so they don’t get too soft.
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you core the cauliflower and break it into florets. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and blanch the cauliflower for 5 minutes, or until tender. Use a skimmer or strainer to scoop the cauliflower from the water and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and chop the florets into small pieces. Keep the water at a simmer.
2. Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the garlic and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the puréed tomatoes, a pinch of sugar, and salt to taste. Add the capers and cauliflower and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings.
3. Bring the water in the pot back to a boil and add the perciatelli. Cook al dente, usually about 7 or 8 minutes. Add about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the cauliflower and stir. Drain the pasta and add to the pan, along with the parsley and the pecorino. Stir together and serve.
Variation: For a stronger flavor, add 2 to 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped, with the garlic and red chili flakes.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (116g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 65 | ||
Calories from Fat: 62 (95%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 6.8g | 9 % | |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.7g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 130mg | 4 % | |
Potassium 31.5mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 1.1g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 0.7g | ||
Protein 0.3g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 65
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