1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 ounces angel hair pasta, or capellini
2 loosely packed cups basil leaves, chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
Garlic and oil in saute pan
Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste and heat through, stirring constantly, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add tomatoes in to sauce
Bring a tall pasta pot filled with water to a rapid boil. Salt generously.
Cook the angel hair pasta following the package directions. Drain well.
Cook angel hair pasta
Transfer the hot, drained pasta to a large serving bowl. Top with the tomato sauce, chopped basil, and Parmesan.
Gently toss the pasta so it can soak up the sauce.
Transfer pasta to bowl
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Total: 27 mins
Servings: 4 servings