Saturday, August 6, 2011

Fresh Tomato and Basil Capellini Pomodoro




 Ingredients:

16 oz. Container of Grape Tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 White Onion, finely chopped
1 handful Basil leaves, fresh chopped (3 TBSP chopped)
5-6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced, reserving 1 TBSP minced garlic
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp White Sugar
1/2 c. Jarred Pasta Sauce
1 tsp each Salt and Black Pepper
Angel Hair Pasta (or pasta of choice)
 
Method:

In a soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat
Once hot, add the chopped onion and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn (10-20 min. depending on pan size)

Add in chopped garlic (except for 1 TBSP you are reserving)
Add in vinegar, sugar, jarred pasta sauce, salt, pepper
Add in tomatoes

Keep on stove, stirring occasionally about 20 min.
Take sauce off stove and stir in the 1 TBSP raw chopped garlic and all of the chopped basil

Cook 1 box Angel Hair Pasta

Serve sauce over pasta

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