Angel Hair Pomodoro Pasta

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5 from 5 votes

Angel Hair Pomodoro is a bright and fresh pasta recipe, ready in just 20 minutes. With fresh or canned tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, tossed with delicate angel hair pasta.

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Condiment, Dinner, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $4

Equipment

Large Pot
Sauce Pan

Ingredients

8 ounces angel hair pasta also called 'capellini'
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
6 cloves Garlic minced
16 ounces cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
1/4 cup Fresh Basil julienned, plus extra for garnish
2/3 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Cook angel hair (capellini) according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
In a large sauce pan, add more olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic over low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until edges begin to brown. Add in the fresh tomatoes, and stir.
Pour in the canned tomatoes to the pot, adding the canning liquid/sauce as well. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Sauce should thicken and become jammy.
When the sauce is finished cooking, add the sauce over cooked angel hair, and garnish with extra basil.

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Notes

Substitutions and Additions

If you want to make this with all fresh tomatoes, you can add an additional 16 ounces of fresh tomatoes and skip the canned.

You can use any fresh tomatoes for this recipe, not just cherry tomatoes. You can use Roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or even beefsteak tomatoes which have been diced.

Top with fresh grated parmesan (or a vegan version) if desired.

Serve with your favorite grilled protein.

Pro Tips

- For extra flavor, broil or char your cherry tomatoes for a few minutes, to get a delicious burst tomato flavor in the pasta sauce!
- This is a great way to use up extra garden tomatoes, perfect for summer. If you find fresh tomatoes at your local farmer's market, stock up and make an extra batch of this sauce to freeze for the winter months.

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