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Rigatoni with Caponata
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Rigatoni with Caponata

13 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Rigatoni with Caponata

Capers preserved in salt have a more intense flavor than those pickled in vinegar. Look for salted capers in Italian markets and specialty-food stores. Before using salted capers, soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes, then drain.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

487
Calories
8g
Protein
34g
Fat
45g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, about 1 lb., cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups spicy tomato sauce, homemade (see related recipe at left) or purchased
  • 2 Tbs. tomato paste, combined with 2 Tbs. warm water
  • 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. capers, rinsed and drained (see note above)
  • 2 Tbs. pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt, to taste, plus 2 Tbs.
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb. rigatoni

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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