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Angel Hair with Tomatoes and Basil

Yields6 Servings

A simple and delicious pasta toss made with tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan cheese, ingredients synonymous with classic Italian cuisine.

Ingredients
 16 oz Creamette® Angel Hair
 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
 8 garlic clove, chopped
 3 lbs cherry tomatoes
 2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Directions
1

  Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup cooking water.

2

  Add olive oil to a large pot and turn heat to medium-high. When oil is simmering, add tomatoes and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

3

  Add garlic and reduce heat to medium. Mix tomatoes and garlic together for 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.

4

  Add 1 cup pasta water to the tomato mixture and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Tomatoes should break apart at this point.

5

  Toss mixture with cooked pasta and season generously with salt and pepper. Add basil and Parmesan cheese and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0