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Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta

Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta features sweet, juicy tomatoes simmered with crushed garlic and a touch of tomato paste for depth, coating delicate strands of angel hair. Fresh basil and Parmesan add a fragrant, savory finish with gentle heat from black pepper. Serve this light yet satisfying pasta for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed summer gathering.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta
  1. 1

    Place the tomatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.

  2. 2

    Bring the water just to a boil.

  3. 3

    Pour off the water, cover the tomatoes again with cold water, peel off their skins, and cut them into small pieces.

  4. 4

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  5. 5

    Cook the angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan, ensuring it covers the bottom, and sauté the garlic until opaque but not browned.

  7. 7

    Stir in the tomato paste, then immediately add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is ready, adding the basil at the end.

  9. 9

    Drain the pasta; do not rinse with cold water.

  10. 10

    Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil, then mix it into the sauce.

  11. 11

    Reduce the heat to as low as possible and keep the pasta warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve.

  12. 12

    Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.