Tomato And Basil Capellini Recipes

CAPELLINI WITH SPICY ZUCCHINI-TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, about 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes into the skillet with your hands and add the juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the capellini and cook as the label directs. Drain and add to the sauce along with the basil; toss to coat. Top with parmesan.

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Lightly coat a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Place over medium heat and add the garlic slices.
• Cook slowly until garlic is lightly and evenly browned.
• Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, basil, salt (if using), and pepper.
• Cook just until the tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook capellini according to package directions to al dente; drain and place on a pasta plate or in a large bowl.
• Drizzle pasta with olive oil and toss to evenly coat.
• Arrange the hot tomato mixture on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese shavings.
• Serve at once, tossing the mixture as you serve.

TOMATO AND BASIL CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook capellini just to al dente as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with hot water and keep warm.
• In large skillet heat oil. Lightly sautee zucchini and garlic. Stir in tomatoes, basil and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Add the basil and stir well. Remove from heat.
• In 4 dishes, spoon 1/4 of the hot vermicelli and top each with 1/4 of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, garnish with a little extra basil and serve immediately.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.