Capellini Alla Siciliana Recipe
Make Capellini Alla Siciliana Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Capellini
Add the capellini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Prepare Sauce
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained capellini to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- 8
Season and Serve
Stir in the chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
