serves 4 to 6

4 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled

salt to taste

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp capers, rinsed

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

hot red pepper flakes to taste

450 gr (approximately 1 pound) spaghetti

Preheat oven to 250°F.  Place sliced tomatoes and garlic cloves on 2 baking sheets lined with lightly oiled parchment paper and sprinkle with salt.  Bake until shrivelled and dry, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours.  Remove from oven and allow to cool then roughly chop.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat and add diced tomatoes and garlic, capers, parsley and hot pepper.  Heat through.

Cook pasta according to package directions and toss with sauce.