Capellini Pomodoro

By merlin

Light pasta dish using fresh tomatoes and basil right from the garden.

Ingredients

• 8 medium tomatoes
• 11 basil leaves
• 14 oz dry capellini or angel hair
• pasta
• 3 cloves garlic
• 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Chop tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, chopped basil, garlic and oil.

Cook pasta in salted boining water until aldente, 7-11 minutes depending on the thickness of the pasta.

Drain

Toss pasta with remaining ingredients.

Serve with fresh toasted french bread.