PASTA PONZA

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Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories Penne

Time 18m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Pam cooking spray
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, red, halved
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, yellow, halved
1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 lb ziti pasta
1 1/4 cups pecorino romano cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
Place the tomatoes, capers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the prepared baking dish. Toss to coat. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the tomato mixture. Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden. Cool for 5 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Place the pasta in a large serving bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the pasta. Add the cheese and toss well. Thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 502.9, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12.6