Heavenly Tomato-Basil Angel Hair

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Heavenly Tomato-Basil Angel Hair recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cans stewed tomatoes
	4 cloves garlic , sliced
	1 small onion , diced
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	3 -4 tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped
	1 lb angel hair pasta , cooked ( reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water )
	2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

461

Sugar

14g

Fat

13g

Heavenly Tomato Basil Angel Hair is a classic Italian pasta dish that uses fresh, simple, and classic ingredients that are always available year-round. The thick roasted tomato sauce is made from canned stewed tomatoes and fresh garlic and onions, while the fresh basil adds a delicious and aromatic freshness to this meal. The perfectly cooked angel hair pasta gets soaked in the delicious sauce, making this dish a true pleasure to eat. Pair with a crisp salad or delicious garlic bread for a complete hearty Italian dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, puree the stewed tomatoes with their juices until smooth.
2.	In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced garlic and diced onion for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and softened.
3.	Add the pureed tomatoes into the skillet and stir well.
4.	Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer and allow it to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly in volume.
5.	Stir in chopped fresh basil leaves and allow them to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6.	Meanwhile, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions in lightly salted water, saving about 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
7.	Return the drained angel hair pasta back to the pot and add a small amount of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce consistency.
8.	Stir the tomato sauce into the pasta until well combined.
9.	Serve the pasta hot and garnish with grated parmesan cheese to top.

PROS

This heavenly tomato-basil angel hair recipe is flavorful and nutritious.
It is a perfect vegetarian meal option that can be easily cooked and assembled within an hour.

CONS

This meal may not be suitable for those with tomato allergies.
Angel hair pasta is a thin pasta that may get overcooked if you are not careful while cooking.
It may also not be a suitable dish for someone who is gluten intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of vitamins such as A and C, which can help improve the immune system, healthy skin and eyesight. The tomato-basil combination provides good amounts of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. The angel hair pasta cooked Al dente is a good source of slowly digesting carbs, which can provide energy for a longer time.