Bella notte
I have the simplest of the simple for you....an Italian dish at its very best, making everyone wonder what all is in it even though a myriad of just a very few ingredients is all it takes. I crave it every so often....especially in the early fall. I even craved it when I was going through morning sickness and nothing else sounded good at ALL. (Man, it HAS to be good.)
No formal introductions this time. Just a pure and simple, healthy, delicious entree. So easy, you'll feel guilty afterwards for the little bit of time you spent on it.
Cappellini Pomodoro (inspired by my favorite dish at Olive Garden)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, and 1 (28 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained slightly)
1 ounce fresh basil leaves, minced
1/2 t. salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces Parmesan cheese
12 ounces dry angel hair pasta, cooked
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Heat olive oil and add garlic. Cook until garlic turns white. Add tomatoes and pepper. Heat through, stirring constantly, about 8-10 minutes. Tomatoes should not lose their shape. Remove from heat. Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Toss pasta gently with tomato mixture, basil and half of Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately with the remaining Parmesan.
Serves 3-4.
No formal introductions this time. Just a pure and simple, healthy, delicious entree. So easy, you'll feel guilty afterwards for the little bit of time you spent on it.
Cappellini Pomodoro (inspired by my favorite dish at Olive Garden)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, and 1 (28 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained slightly)
1 ounce fresh basil leaves, minced
1/2 t. salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces Parmesan cheese
12 ounces dry angel hair pasta, cooked
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Heat olive oil and add garlic. Cook until garlic turns white. Add tomatoes and pepper. Heat through, stirring constantly, about 8-10 minutes. Tomatoes should not lose their shape. Remove from heat. Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Toss pasta gently with tomato mixture, basil and half of Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately with the remaining Parmesan.
Serves 3-4.
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