Tomato-Garlic Angel Hair

Name: Tomato-Garlic Angel Hair
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (1 pound) angel hair pasta; 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

This light olive oil and Parmesan cheese-based sauce is so fresh tasting. But fresh basil is the key ingredient in this pasta dish.—Salvatore Bertolinio, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) angel hair pasta
3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Rinse and drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 254 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Tomato-Garlic Angel Hair in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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debwes

Jul 22, 2012

Excellent dish ... Cut back on the olive oil to 1/4 cup.
Sarah C

May 7, 2010

Absolutely excellent! Quick, easy and very tasty! I will definately be making this again!