Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 * Exported from MasterCook * Capellini With Fresh Tomatoes And Basil Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds plum tomatoes -- seeded and diced 1 cup fresh basil leaves -- cut into thin strips salt -- to taste pepper -- freshly ground, to taste 1 pound dried capellini In a large nonreactive bowl, combine the olive oil, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, and stir until blended. Set aside. Bring a large pot two-thirds full of water to a boil. Add salt and the capellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (tender but firm to the bite). Drain the pasta, add it to the tomato sauce and toss to mix. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta among individual bowls and serve immediately. Source: " www.williams-sonoma.com " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 283 Calories; 28g Fat (84.3% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Fat. NOTES : Also known as angel hair pasta, capellini is at its best tossed with a simple sauce of chopped fresh tomatoes, basil and fruity extra-virgin olive oil. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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