Angel Hair with Tomatoes, Basil & Croutons

By murphy91781

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, divided
• 4-5 cups 1" cubes Italian bread
• coarse salt
• 3 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 fresh serrano pepper, seeded and minced
• 12 oz. angel hair pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cups chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degreeas. Combine butter and 1 tsp. of the garlic. Pour over bread cubes and toss. Place in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake about 10 min. or until golden, stirring frequently. Remove from oven and season with coarse salt to taste.

In large bowl, combine tomatoes, serrano pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp. garlic. Add hot pasta and toss. Drizzle with oil and toss again. Sprinkle basil and half of the reserved croutons over pasta. Pass remaining croutons.