Angel Hair Pasta With Fresh Tomato And Basil Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb ripe but hard tomatoes
- 12 ounce angel hair pasta
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 c. minced fresh basil
- 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
- 2 x scallions, chopped
- 1/3 c. sliced black or possibly green olives Salt and freshly grnd pepper, to taste
Directions
- Serves: 6
- This quick and fragrant summer dish will have you eating in no time!
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Plunge the tomatoes in, remove the pot from heat, let stand one minute and drain.
- When cold sufficient to handle, slip off the skins, dice the tomatoes and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions till al dente, then drain.
- In a serving bowl, combine the pasta and tomatoes the remaining ingredients. Toss well and serve immediately.
- VARIATIONS: When tossing the pasta, add in a c. of diced fresh mozzarella cheese or possibly mozzarella-style soy cheese. Jerusalem artichoke angel hair pasta is a delicious variety available in natural food stores.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 69g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 253 | |
| Calories from Fat 47 | 19% |
| Total Fat 5.39g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.79g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 155mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 42.86g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.65g | 1% |
| Protein 7.58g | 12% |
