Capellini with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Capellini with Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams dried capellini or angel hair pasta; 6 servings Extra chopped basil and grated Parmesan, for serving; 18 larges basil leaves, julienned; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh curly parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 6 cloves tablespoons minced garlic; 4 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomoatoes; 6 servings Kosher salt; 118 milliliters good olive oil, plus extra for the pot; 355 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Capellini with Tomatoes and Basil might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 693 calories, 19g of protein, and 26g of fat. Head to the store and pick up curly parsley, garlic, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.

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Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan.

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Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds.

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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.

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