Angel hair pasta, also known as capellini, is a thin, delicate pasta that cooks quickly and is often used in light, summery dishes. Combined with juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, it creates a flavorful and refreshing meal that showcases the essence of Italian cuisine. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a delicious angel hair with tomatoes and basil pasta dish that will transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched fields of Italy. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the cooking technique, we will provide you with all the essential information you need to create a delightful and memorable dining experience.
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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BASIL & TOMATOES
Fresh basil and garlic bring out the Italian flavors in this simple quick-cooking dish. This makes 3 1-cup servings. Recipe is from Land O Lakes. Your favorite pasta can be substituted for the angel hair.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with no-stick cooking spray; add garlic.
- Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and basil.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes).
- Toss together hot pasta, tomato mixture and light butter in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.
ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
Fresh basil leaves and organic tomatoes dress long thin pasta that's as delish as restaurant fare.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in serving bowl. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Add basil, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 48m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
- Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
- Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 175.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 968.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH ANGEL HAIR
This is something I threw together one day when I was faced with an abundance of fresh cherry tomatoes and basil from my garden. Delish!
Provided by It's A New Day
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 59m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed; spread on a shallow-sided baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; reserving a small amount of cooking water.
- Spoon tomatoes with their juices into a small saucepan; add basil and red pepper flakes. Mix in reserved cooking water to thin tomato mixture to desired consistency. Cook and stir over low heat until warmed, about 5 minutes; stir in pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 283.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ANGEL HAIR WITH FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
My husband begs me to make this dish. It is a surprisingly great mixture of flavors. You'll love it! Feel free to tailor the ingredient amounts to your taste. This is how we like it, but it is quite flexible.
Provided by NICOLEFAUSTHUNT
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until done; drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Mix in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, feta, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 808.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATOES, BASIL & GARLIC
Make and share this Angel Hair With Tomatoes, Basil & Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add hot pasta to skillet; toss well.
- Add chicken broth and stir.
- Toss with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
ANGEL HAIR WITH CRUSHED TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it.
- 2. Cut a slit in the stem end of each tomato. Gently lower the tomatoes into the boiling water. Boil until the skin peels back from the slits, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Keep the water boiling.
- 3. While the tomatoes cool, on a cutting board, finely mince the garlic with the sugar into a paste. Peel off and discard the tomato skins, then transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl. With your hands, crush the tomatoes until chunky. Add the garlic-sugar paste and oil and crush the tomatoes into fine bits.
- 4. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain and transfer to the tomato sauce. Toss well. Tear the basil leaves into the bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- 5. Wipe up any oil drips or tomato sauce splatters from the counter with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*.
- *Use as directed. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.
ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATOES, BASIL & GARLIC
A wonderful side dish or a nice treat for your packed lunch. I have made this for company because it can serve a crowd.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook garlic until tender.
- Add tomatoes, salt, basil, and black pepper.
- Cook three minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti; toss well.
- Add chicken broth and stir.
- Toss with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5
ANGEL HAIR WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is translucent, but not at all browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, then pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water to the bowl with the tomatoes using a pasta fork or tongs. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and some of the basil and toss to coat; let stand 5 minutes so that the sauce absorbs slightly. Top with the remaining basil and a little additional olive oil and serve with additional Parmesan.
BASIL CHICKEN OVER ANGEL HAIR
A tasty chicken and pasta dish.
Provided by Wendy Mercadante
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair pasta until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
- Toss sauce with hot cooked angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 536.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
ANGEL HAIR TOMATO BASIL TOSS
Make and share this Angel Hair Tomato Basil Toss recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil.
- Add garlic and green onions; stir fry for on minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Prepare angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Toss tomato mixture with hot cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- **Variations: Add 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon or 1 cup chopped, cooked ham, chicken, turkey, or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.6, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 593, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.9
TOMATO-GARLIC ANGEL HAIR
This light olive oil and Parmesan cheese-based sauce is so fresh tasting. But fresh basil is the key ingredient in this pasta dish.-Salvatore Bertolinio, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Rinse and drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND GARLIC
I make this a lot during the summer months when fresh tomatoes are abundant. It can also be made in the winter months using basil and garlic flavored canned tomatoes.
Provided by Jazz Lover
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for three minutes.
- Add hot pasta to skillet and toss well.
- Add chicken broth to skillet and stir.
- Toss with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
- Add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
- Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves.
Conclusion:
This simple and flavorful pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic creates a delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with the angel hair pasta. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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