Name: Easy Capellini with Basil and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for the pot; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 pints cherry or grape tomatoes; 20 large, fresh basil leaves, sliced julienne style; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 pound dry capellini (angel hair pasta); 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Extra chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan, for serving

Easy Capellini with Basil and Tomatoes

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Step up your spaghetti dinner game with this easy-to-make Easy Capellini with Basil and Tomatoes dish. Your fresh ingredients, especially all the basil, will shine through.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for the pot
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
20 large, fresh basil leaves, sliced julienne style
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound dry capellini (angel hair pasta)
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Extra chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan, for serving

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
While pot of water is heating up, use a large sauté pan to heat 1/2 cup olive oil.
Add garlic to sauté pan and cook over medium heat for just 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 to 7minutes, tossing occasionally to soften tomatoes and slightly char them.
While tomatoes are cooking, add capellini to pot and cook for at least 4 minutes in boiling water.
Drain past, and reserve 1 cup of pasta water—set aside.
Place cooked pasta in a large serving bowl, add tomato mixture and Parmesan—toss well with tongs or a large pasta fork.
Add some reserved pasta water to keep pasta from being too dry, if necessary.
Serve in large bowls with extra fresh-chopped basil on top, a drizzle of olive oil (consider using a garlic- or basil-infused flavored olive oil), and extra grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Notes

It’s a meal all by itself—or you can serve a smaller portion with a side of green vegetables (think asparagus or spinach) for a healthful and delicious dinner.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/easy-capellini-with-basil-and-tomatoes/