Capellini Con Salsa Marinara Recipe
Angel hair pasta with tomato sauce and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped basil in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Cook the Pasta
- 4
Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add capellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 3-4 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble and Serve
- 5
Toss the cooked capellini with the marinara sauce until well coated.
- 6
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
