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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Pasta

    Torchiette Pasta with Eggs and Capers

    Published: Apr 19, 2014 · Modified: Oct 8, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 10 Comments

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    I could easily have missed this recipe, it was in tiny print on a page with two other recipes and a giant photo of a hard boiled egg. I'm so glad I didn't.

    This recipe is from the April 2014 issue of Bon Appétit, an issue that's worth the newsstand price if you're not a subscriber. Three of the magazine's staff members suggested ways to use hard boiled eggs leftover from Easter dyeing endeavors and hunts. This one came from Dawn Perry, the Senior Food Editor.

    April-Bon-Appetit

    When you read the list of ingredients, you might think you're in for a very potent dish: anchovies, capers, crushed red pepper, egg. Not so. The flavor is buttery, delicate, briny, delicious. I'll be honest though, the smell as you prepare this is not neutral. You'll want to mention what you're making to those who'll be eating it before they're assaulted. Think broccoli. It only smells bad if you don't know what you're smelling.

    Torchiette-Pasta

    A couple of things were new to me, the pasta shape and the idea of shredding hard boiled eggs (a different technique as I always coarsely chop them for my favorite egg salad). I love them both. The ragged chunks of white and yolk add a delicate richness to this pasta and, I imagine, would do the same for salads or sandwiches. And Torchiette is the perfect shape to shed water when draining, but nimbly capture sauce. Campanelle was called for in the magazine recipe, but I couldn't find it. Torchiette worked wonderfully, and rotini or penne would also work well.

    You may have noticed that I'm a fan of big flavor pasta dishes. If you're looking for more pasta inspiration, I hope you'll try Bucatini all'Amatriciana and ultra simple Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, Pasta Aglio e Olio, or Lemon Garlic Pasta - perfect when you need to make dinner in 15 minutes flat.

    And if you love the umami flavor of anchovies, don't miss this Bagna Cauda!

    Torchiette Pasta with Eggs and Capers

    Marissa Stevens
    This dish is so simple to prepare yet the flavors are rich and complex.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 549 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces dry Torchiette or other short pasta
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 anchovy fillets
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons salt packed capers rinsed
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 4 hard-boiled eggs coarsely grated
    • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Cook Torchiette according to package directions and drain, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking water.
    • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add anchovies, garlic, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until anchovies dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Add pasta and lemon juice, stir to coat, adding pasta water as needed if mixture is too dry. Remove from heat and add eggs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Toss to combine. Transfer to serving bowl and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 985IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword comfort food
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    1. Ileinie says

      September 13, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Really good! I wanted a high protein meal, used 4 eggs, grated Romano, and a full tin of anchovies because we like them. The grated eggs melt into the hot pasta with the cheese. Delicious!

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        September 13, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this, Ileinie! I'm always up for extra anchovies...

        Reply
    2. Adriana Timmer says

      June 01, 2016 at 12:19 am

      Im too lazy to boil eggs, so im going to try it with a fried version...
      Looking forward to that...

      Reply
    3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      April 23, 2014 at 11:48 pm

      Marissa I'm so intrigued by this recipe! I might have to give it a go 😀 Hubby luuurves boiled eggs 🙂

      Reply
    4. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

      April 22, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Eggs are one of my favorite foods - love their addition to this pasta - gorgeous photos btw.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 22, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        Thanks so much, Shashi! And I agree, I love eggs...breakfast, lunch or dinner.

        Reply
    5. cheri says

      April 20, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      This is my kind of dish, I receive Bon Appetit but do not recall seeing this one, will revisit this for sure. Thanks for mentioning!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 22, 2014 at 1:32 pm

        They do tend to hide little gems in those pages. It's my favorite cooking magazine.

        Reply
    6. Eileen says

      April 20, 2014 at 11:36 am

      This kind of simple yet flavorful pasta is such a great dinner! I love the idea of mixing hard-boiled eggs and extra-pungent capers and anchovy.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        April 22, 2014 at 1:31 pm

        You and I need to have dinner sometime! 🙂

        Reply

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