"Tomato seeds and membranes can be a bit bitter, which is why we remove them from this uncooked preparation—it also prevents the sauce from being watery...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 lb.), halved crosswise, seeds removed
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2 garlic cloves, finely grated
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1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup Castelvetrano olives, crushed, pits removed
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2 Tbsp. drained capers
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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12 oz. spaghetti
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1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
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3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces