Dinner Tonight: Linguine with Heirloom Tomato, Capers, Anchovies, and Chile

Ingredients

• 1 cup breadcrumbs 
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 3  garlic clove thinly sliced
• 1 cup heirloom tomatoes diced cored peeled seeded
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 1 pound pasta fresh
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 6  salt-packed capers minced rinsed
• 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers dry rinsed

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot
• tongs

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using dried linguine, add now, and cook according to the directions on the packaging; you should be able to cook the sauce in the amount of time the pasta takes to cook. If using fresh linguine, hold off.
2. Meanwhile, toast the breadcrumbs in a large dry skillet set over medium heat. Toss occasionally, and cook until they are lightly browned. (I cooked mine a tad too long.) Set aside.
3. Pour the one tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add the sliced garlic and cook until lightly browned, one to two minutes.
4. Add the red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. If using the fresh linguine, it's about time to add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook until al dente, about two minutes.
6. Add the diced tomato, anchovies, capers, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Stir well, and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about two minutes. Turn off the heat, and add the parsley and extra-virgin olive oil. Stir well. Taste and add more salt if needed.
7. When either the dried or fresh pasta is al dente, transfer it with a pair of tongs directly from the pot to the skillet. Toss well. Divide the pasta between four plates, and top each with a sprinkling of bread crumbs. Season to taste with salt.