Sun-Dried Tomatoes Capellini

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Put fresh tomatoes & basil to good use with this Sun-Dried Tomato Capellini.

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ingredients

  • 300 grams capellini pasta
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until it’s al dente. Then, drain the pasta, reserving a cupful of the cooking water.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, sizzle the garlic and chili flakes over medium-high heat with the olive oil for 1 minute.

  • Step 3

    Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Then lower the heat and cook until they soften, stirring often.

  • Step 4

    Add the sun-dried tomatoes and mix.

  • Step 5

    Add the cooked pasta and some of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and mix well.

  • Step 6

    Top with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves, and stir again.

  • Step 7

    Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and chili flakes, if desired (skip the chili if you prefer it less spicy).