Tomato Capers – Pasta with Vegannett Tomato-Caper & Sun-Ripened Tomatoes
An ode to Mediterranean cuisine – this tomato-caper pasta is a delightful rendezvous of fruity freshness, gentle acidity, and spicy depth. The jar of Vegannett Tomato-Caper lends character to the sauce, while fresh tomatoes, onions, and a hint of garlic provide an aromatic base. The crowning glory: small capers that melt on the tongue like salty jewels.
🍅 Ingredients for 4 hungry gourmets:
- 1 jar Vegannett Tomato-Caper (135 g)
- 500 g ripe tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1–2 cloves of garlic (to taste)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 400 g pasta (e.g., Emmer-Spelt noodles)
- 1 jar capers (approx. 75 g)
- A little olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Vegan hard cheese (optional, for serving)
🔪 Preparation:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente.
- Meanwhile:
- Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic.
- Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the fresh tomatoes and fry briefly. Then stir in the tomato paste and the jar of Vegannett Tomato-Caper. Deglaze with a splash of pasta water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the capers, season the sauce with pepper and (if needed) salt.
- Drain the pasta, mix with the sauce and serve immediately.
- Optionally, sprinkle with vegan hard cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
🌿 Tip:
For an extra boost of freshness and depth, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice and a touch of chili oil over the pasta just before serving.