1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for the pasta water
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound bucatini
3 tablespoons drained capers
Fresh basil, cut into strips, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a roasting pan, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Roast until the tomatoes are shriveled up and jammy, about 40 minutes, tossing once after 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
Season the boiling water generously with salt and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions.
Reserve about 1/2 a cup of the starchy pasta water and drain the rest. Return the pasta back to the pot and immediately add the roasted tomatoes (with all their juices), the capers, and the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.