Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Basil
Fresh summer tomatoes, garlic and basil the building blocks for a classic, delicious pasta dish
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup garlic thinly sliced
- 7 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes seeded and diced, ~ 1pound
- 2/3 cup basil leaves roughly chopped or julienned
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 TSP black pepper freshly ground
- 6 ounces Angel Hair Pasta Capellini
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in sauce pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook slowly until garlic is lightly and evenly browned. Reduce heat to low add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cook just until tomatoes are heated through. Remove 1/3 sauce from skillet and reserve.Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions in boiling, salted water. Drain and add pasta and remaining olive oil to skillet. Toss to coat with oil. Remove to serving bowl or leave in skillet and top with remaining sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan if desired.