Tomato And Basil Capellini Food

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Lightly coat a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Place over medium heat and add the garlic slices.
• Cook slowly until garlic is lightly and evenly browned.
• Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, basil, salt (if using), and pepper.
• Cook just until the tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook capellini according to package directions to al dente; drain and place on a pasta plate or in a large bowl.
• Drizzle pasta with olive oil and toss to evenly coat.
• Arrange the hot tomato mixture on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese shavings.
• Serve at once, tossing the mixture as you serve.

CAPELLINI CAPRESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

TOMATO AND BASIL CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook capellini just to al dente as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with hot water and keep warm.
• In large skillet heat oil. Lightly sautee zucchini and garlic. Stir in tomatoes, basil and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Add the basil and stir well. Remove from heat.
• In 4 dishes, spoon 1/4 of the hot vermicelli and top each with 1/4 of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, garnish with a little extra basil and serve immediately.