Tomato Basil Angel Hair
This tomato basil angel hair pasta is a classic Italian-inspired dish that is on the table in just 15 minutes thanks to delicate pasta that cooks in under 3 minutes. This quick recipe lets the freshest ingredients shine in a light but deeply flavorful sauce.
A bright and fresh tomato basil sauce over delicate angel hair pasta ready in just 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
base
sauce
aromatics
finishing
topping
Instructions
Start the Sauce
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they burst and form a light sauce.
Cook the Angel Hair
While sauce simmers cook angel hair in well-salted boiling water for just 2 minutes until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water before draining.
Combine Sauce and Pasta
Add drained pasta directly to the tomato pan with a splash of pasta water and toss quickly over medium heat to coat every strand in the sauce.
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat, fold in torn basil leaves, top generously with Parmesan, season with salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.
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