Angel Hair Tomato Basil Toss Recipes

ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in serving bowl. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Add basil, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss.

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
• Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
• Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.

ANGEL HAIR TOMATO BASIL TOSS

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and green onions, stir-fry for one minute. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside for a few moments.
• 2. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss tomato mixture with hot pasta, adding bacon or other cooked meats at this time. Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese. Serve immediately. Great with garlic bread and a salad. VARIATION: Use 1 cup of cooked ham, turkey OR chicken in place of bacon.

ANGEL HAIR WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is translucent, but not at all browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, then pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water to the bowl with the tomatoes using a pasta fork or tongs. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and some of the basil and toss to coat; let stand 5 minutes so that the sauce absorbs slightly. Top with the remaining basil and a little additional olive oil and serve with additional Parmesan.

ANGEL HAIR WITH CRUSHED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it.
• 2. Cut a slit in the stem end of each tomato. Gently lower the tomatoes into the boiling water. Boil until the skin peels back from the slits, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Keep the water boiling.
• 3. While the tomatoes cool, on a cutting board, finely mince the garlic with the sugar into a paste. Peel off and discard the tomato skins, then transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl. With your hands, crush the tomatoes until chunky. Add the garlic-sugar paste and oil and crush the tomatoes into fine bits.
• 4. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain and transfer to the tomato sauce. Toss well. Tear the basil leaves into the bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again.
• 5. Wipe up any oil drips or tomato sauce splatters from the counter with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*.
• *Use as directed. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.

ANGEL HAIR TOMATO BASIL TOSS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil.
• Add garlic and green onions; stir fry for on minute.
• Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Prepare angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Toss tomato mixture with hot cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• **Variations: Add 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon or 1 cup chopped, cooked ham, chicken, turkey, or shrimp.

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice-water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
• Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.

TOMATO-BASIL ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet. Add onions to skillet; cook 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid and crushed red pepper to onions; simmer 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add tomato mixture, bacon and basil; toss to coat. Add mozzarella; mix lightly. Serve topped with Parmesan.

ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATOES, BASIL & GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook garlic until tender.
• Add tomatoes, salt, basil, and black pepper.
• Cook three minutes.
• Add cooked spaghetti; toss well.
• Add chicken broth and stir.
• Toss with Parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BASIL & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with no-stick cooking spray; add garlic.
• Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and basil.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes).
• Toss together hot pasta, tomato mixture and light butter in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.