Capellini With Artichokes Capers And Tomatoes Moscoe Food

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up.
• While the tomatoes are cooking, add the capellini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
• Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and Parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra Parmesan on the side.

LEMON CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Add 2 tablespoons of salt to a large pot of boiling water. Add the capellini and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until just al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat a large (12-inch) saute pan, add the butter, and heat until the butter is melted. Add the zest and juice of the 2 lemons. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and swirl the pan to combine.
• As soon as the pasta is cooked, lift the pasta out of the water with tongs, allowing most but not all of the water to drain back into the pot, and add all the pasta to the sauce. Cook for one minute, adding pasta water to the sauce with a ladle just enough to keep the pasta moist.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with more lemon zest, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and squeeze a little lemon juice on top. Serve hot.

CAPELLINI WITH ARTICHOKES, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES MOSCOE

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened; add the tomatoes with the juice and simmer the mixture 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and capers and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the oregano, basil and coriander, parsley and broth, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes/. Add sourcream and thalf and half and simmer for 10 to 15 inutes. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the capellini and drain. Toss with sauce and serve with cheese.

CAPELLINI POMODORO (PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
• Score a shallow "x" in the bottom of the tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the boiling water and cook uncovered until skin starts to peel off, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes.
• Transfer peeled tomatoes to a food mill, and process until smooth.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
• While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and as much pasta water as desired. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide pasta amongst 4 serving bowls. Top with tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

CAPELLINI POMODORO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and add garlic, cook until garlic turns white.
• Add diced tomatoes and pepper.
• Heat through stirring constantly.
• About 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add basil and half of the cheese.
• Toss gently with the pasta.
• Serve at once and top with remaining cheese.

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATO AND ARUGULA (ROCKET)

Steps:

• Bring 5 litres water to boil, add salt and pasta cook until al dente.
• Meanwhile heat olive oil in pan and fry garlic until lightly browned.
• Add tomatoes and pinch of salt. Cook 2 minutes on high heat.
• Reduce heat and addrocket leaves and cook further 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta reserving a little liquid.
• Return pasta to saucepan, add liquid and stir through tomato sauce.
• Season to taste and serve immediately.