Capellini pomodoro sauce, also known as spaghetti al pomodoro, is a classic Italian dish that combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. The key to a great capellini pomodoro sauce lies in using ripe, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil. This article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect capellini pomodoro sauce, from selecting the right ingredients to cooking the pasta and sauce together. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, you'll find all the information you need to create a delicious capellini pomodoro sauce that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CAPELLINI POMODORO
Make and share this Capellini Pomodoro recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Josie M
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and add garlic, cook until garlic turns white.
- Add diced tomatoes and pepper.
- Heat through stirring constantly.
- About 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add basil and half of the cheese.
- Toss gently with the pasta.
- Serve at once and top with remaining cheese.
PERFECT POMODORO SAUCE WITH CAPELLINI
This simple dish of angel-hair pasta and a quick tomato sauce is just what you want to eat when tomatoes are at their glorious peak and you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.
Provided by Adapted from
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1 Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 2 Once the oil shimmers, add the garlic (to taste), salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not burned, 30 seconds to 1 minute
- 3 (If you burn the garlic, use a slotted spoon to scoop it out of the oil and proceed; if you leave it in, it will ruin the sauce
- 4 ) Add the tomatoes and their juices and the sugar; cook until reduced and thickened, 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, depending on the juiciness of the tomatoes
- 5 Taste, and add more salt and/or sugar, as needed
- 6 While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over medium-high heat
- 7 Add the pasta and cook until just under-done, about 1 minute before the cooking time recommended in the package directions
- 8 Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water
- 9 Return the pasta to its (now empty) pot
- 10 Check on your sauce
- 11 If you like it chunky, leave it as is
- 12 Or pulse it a few times using an immersion (stick) blender, to make it smoother
- 13 Stir in the chopped basil and butter
- 14 Pour into the cooked capellini; use tongs to incorporate it and coat the pasta
- 15 Let the capellini finish cooking in the sauce over medium heat until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes
- 16 Taste, and add a little more salt, as needed
- 17 If the sauce has become too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water at a time until you like the consistency
- 18 Serve right away, garnished with a few basil leaves, if desired
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 6 g
CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
OLIVE GARDEN CAPELLINI POMODORO
This is an incredibly easy, incredibly delicious dish. It is a takeoff from the Olive Garden original. I like more garlic, more basil, and less oil than their recipe calls for, but you can go to their website and get the original. This is a real kid pleaser. If they hate tomatoes, leave them out. It's still delicious. I wanted to add that you almost can't put too much basil in this. I made this again last night and probably used 40 large basil leaves or more, and some fresh parsley that my son picked by mistake. I did note that when I used 6 cloves of garlic, they were small to medium cloves. When they were large, I used only 4. Garlic is a matter of preference, though and you may love 6 large cloves. You can also increase the amount of fresh tomato, but do increase your garlic in proportion. It always amazes me that this dish is so fast and sooooooooooooooo delicious!
Provided by Heartsong
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil pasta in salted water and drain.
- You may process garlic, olive oil, basil leaves, salt and pepper whole in mini chopper or food processor and then stir into drained noodles.
- Or add garlic, olive oil, and basil. Stir well. Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Top with Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8, Protein 10
PASTA POMODORO
Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to sauce for a great main dish!
Provided by DEBNJAMES
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it will not be as flavorful.
- Don't overcook the sauce: Capellini cooks quickly, so don't overcook the sauce or the pasta will become mushy. The sauce should be cooked just until it is heated through and the flavors have had a chance to meld.
- Serve immediately: Capellini pomodoro is best served immediately. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Capellini pomodoro is a simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give capellini pomodoro a try. You won't be disappointed!
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