Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon, Garlic and Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Served with a fresh salad, I think this is a perfect summer weekday meal. It comes together very fast if you prepare all the ingredients beforehand. Ingredients:
1 lb angel hair pasta |
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
4 -8 garlic cloves, finely minced |
1 1/4 cups dry white wine |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 1/2 cups vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced medium |
1 teaspoon coarse salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta in several quarts of salted water (keep an eye on it - angel hair cooks a lot faster than other pasta and you don't want it mushy). Place it in a large serving bowl, add the basil and Parmesan cheese and toss to mix.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and saute the garlic for a minute or so until it *just* begins to change color. Add the wine and cook until it has been reduced by about half (2-4 minutes). Stir in the lemon juice and tomatoes and remove the sauce from heat until the pasta is ready.
3. Pour lemon-tomato sauce over pasta mixture, add salt and pepper to taste and toss to mix. Serve with extra Parmesan on the side, if desired.
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