Bucatini with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce

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Health score
14%
Bucatini with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce
60 min.
4
581kcal

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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Bucatini with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines simplicity with gourmet appeal. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe showcases the magic of roasting, transforming humble canned tomatoes into a jammy, flavor-packed sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine the aroma of garlic and anchovies mingling in the oven, creating a depth of flavor that rivals any long-simmered sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, including creamy unsalted butter and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. Each bite of bucatini, perfectly coated in the luscious sauce, is a delightful experience that brings comfort and joy to the table.

Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this Bucatini with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce is sure to impress. Plus, the sauce can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. So gather your loved ones, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy a meal that celebrates the beauty of simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy packed in oil
  • 12 ounces pasta like spaghetti 
  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes whole peeled canned
  •  garlic clove crushed peeled
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • servings parmesan finely grated (for serving)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed plus more for serving
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into small pieces ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Combine tomatoes(crushing them with your hands), garlic,anchovies, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepperflakes in a 13x9" baking dish; season withsalt and black pepper. Roast, tossinghalfway through, until garlic is very softand mixture is jammy, 35–40 minutes.Using a potato masher or fork, mash tobreak up garlic and tomatoes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot ofboiling salted water, stirring occasionally,until al dente.
  4. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pastacooking liquid.
  5. Return pasta to pot and add tomatosauce and pasta cooking liquid. Cook overmedium-high heat, tossing until saucecoats pasta, about 3 minutes.
  6. Serve toppedwith Parmesan and more red pepper flakes.
  7. DO AHEAD: Tomato sauce can bemade 4 days ahead.
  8. Let cool; cover andchill. Reheat before mixing with pasta.
  9. More Ideas For…Roasted Tomato Sauce
  10. You may never stir again once you've giventhis low-maintenance tomato sauce a try.Roasting coaxes depth from canned tomatoes,instilling a long-cooked flavor. A generousamount of garlic and anchovies adds evenmore character. Here are other ways to usethe wonderful sauce beyond pasta:Tomato Soup Purée with vegetable orchicken stock and a splash of cream fora warming bowl.Omelet Fold a spoonful inside an omeletalong with pieces of smoked mozzarella.Pizza It is tomato sauce, after all.
  11. Spread iton pizza dough and shower with Parmesan.
  12. Bake and top with more anchovies, parsley,and lemon zest.
  13. Per serving: 490 calories, 13 g fat, 5 g fiber
  14. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories581kcal
Protein16.65%
Fat32.29%
Carbs51.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.75
Glycemic Load
26.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.831304653831%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:581.11kcal
29.06%
Fat:20.96g
32.25%
Saturated Fat:12.52g
78.25%
Carbohydrates:74.59g
24.86%
Net Carbohydrates:69.65g
25.33%
Sugar:7.32g
8.13%
Cholesterol:52.1mg
17.37%
Sodium:778.26mg
33.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.32g
48.63%
Selenium:62.48µg
89.26%
Manganese:1.06mg
52.9%
Calcium:453.05mg
45.31%
Phosphorus:423.62mg
42.36%
Vitamin C:20.33mg
24.64%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.58%
Copper:0.42mg
21.03%
Magnesium:83.25mg
20.81%
Fiber:4.94g
19.78%
Iron:3.5mg
19.44%
Potassium:631.67mg
18.05%
Vitamin A:897.24IU
17.94%
Vitamin B3:3.3mg
16.49%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.4%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.2%
Vitamin E:1.95mg
13%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.81%
Folate:34.16µg
8.54%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.05%
Vitamin K:7.88µg
7.5%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.61%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.42%
Source:Epicurious