Capellini With Tomatoes And Basil Recipe

Name: Capellini With Tomatoes And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 cup good olive oil plus extra for the pot; 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves); 4 pints small cherry tomatoes or gape tomatoes; 18 large basil leaves, julienned; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 pound dried capellini or angel hair pasta; 11/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Extra chopped basil and grated Parmesan for serving

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/2 cup good olive oil plus extra for the pot
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
4 pints small cherry tomatoes or gape tomatoes
18 large basil leaves, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound dried capellini or angel hair pasta
11/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Extra chopped basil and grated Parmesan for serving

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
2
Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12 inch) saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up.
3
While the tomatoes are cooking, add the capellini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
4
Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and Parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra Parmesan on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/2 cup good olive oil plus extra for the pot, 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves), 4 pints small cherry tomatoes or gape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Capellini With Tomatoes And Basil falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Capellini With Tomatoes And Basil

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