Guitar-Cut Pasta with Bottarga and Chiles: Maccheroni alla Chitarra (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Guitar-Cut Pasta with Bottarga and Chiles: Maccheroni alla Chitarra (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  2. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, combine the olive oil, pepper flakes, and garlic and saute until the garlic is almost brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it to tomato mixture. Toss over high heat one minute. Divide among 4 heated bowls, shave bottarga over each bowl, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and serve immediately.
  4. Oven-Roasted Tomatoes:
  5. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  6. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, squeeze out the seeds, and remove the membrane. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, salt, and pepper and coat the tomatoes with mixture.
  7. Place the tomatoes, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the oven. Cook for 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are very soft and have lost about half of their liquid.
  8. Basic Tomato Sauce:
  9. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook until the carrot is quite soft, about 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer until as thick as hot cereal, about 30 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
  10. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
  11. Yield: 4 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 738.14 Kcal (3090 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.42g 45%
Sodium 307.17mg 13%
Potassium 425.5mg 9%
Total Carbs 104.16g 35%
Sugars 8.83g 35%
Dietary Fiber 7.01g 28%
Protein 17.38g 35%
Vitamin C 23mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 78.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.98 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 45%
Sodium 84.47mg 13%
Potassium 117.01mg 9%
Total Carbs 28.64g 35%
Sugars 2.43g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 28%
Protein 4.78g 35%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 38%
Iron 2mg 39%
Calcium 21.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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