Capellini with Capers and Olives
- 8 medium tomatoes
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 Tbs. capers, drained
- 13 cup finely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 2 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. dry capellini (angle hair)
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Bring large pot of water to a boil.
- Peel, seed and dice tomatoes, saving juice.
- Set aside in medium bowl.
- In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring often, 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes with reserved juice and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add red peppers, olives and capers, and simmer 15 minutes more.
- Add basil during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- When water boils, add salt and pasta, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Cook until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain well and transfer to shallow serving bowl.
- Spoon tomato mixture over capellini and toss briefly.
- Garnish with thinly sliced basil and cheese.
- Serve hot.
tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, red peppers, kalamata olives, capers, fresh basil, salt, capellini, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/capellini-with-capers-and-olives/ (may not work)