Capellini With Spicy Zucchini-Tomato Sauce

By Liv0831

Ingredients

• 3 tbls extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 oz) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
• Kosher salt
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 pound capellini
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• grated paremesan cheese, for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until garlic is just golden, about 1 minute.
Crush the tomatoes into skillet with your hands, add the juice.
Add 1/2 tsp salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
Add zucchini and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt.
Bring pot of salted water to boil.
Add capellini, cook as label directs.
Drain and add to sauce, along with basil.
Toss to coat.
Top with parmesan cheese.