Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the tomatoes on a small non-reactive baking sheet and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to split. Remove from oven and set aside.
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Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring often to ensure the rigatoni doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot or to each other, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium heat. Add the salami and cook until light golden in color, about 30 seconds on each side.
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Transfer the salami to a plate and reserve.
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Return the pan to the heat. Add the garlic and sauté in the drippings remaining from the salami until tender, about 1 minute. If the salami does not render enough oil, add just enough olive oil to sauté the garlic.
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Add the capers and olives to the hot pan and toss.
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Add the wine and simmer until reduced by about half, about 3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and parsley and toss gently. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Remove the pan from the heat.
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Strain the rigatoni, then toss the rigatoni and salami in the pan with the sauce. Season to taste with pepper.
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Transfer the pasta to plates, spooning any salami and tomato mixture from the pan over the pasta.
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