Capellini Pomodoro (Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce)

Capellini pomodoro is a quick and easy recipe for homemade fresh tomato sauce served over delicate capellini pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound capellini pasta
• 4 leaves basil, thinly sliced
• 1.5 pounds Roma tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.

Step 2

Transfer peeled tomatoes to a food mill, and process until smooth.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.

Step 4

While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and as much pasta water as desired. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Divide pasta amongst 4 serving bowls. Top with tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Step 6

Score a shallow "x" in the bottom of the tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the boiling water and cook uncovered until skin starts to peel off, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes.