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Bowl of Capellini and Mushrooms with Cherry Tomato Sauce with Cluster of Pasta Wrapped around a Fork
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Capellini with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce & Blackened Mushrooms
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Sweet and spicy roasted cherry tomato sauce and blackened baby portobello mushrooms are served over a bed of cappellini in this cozy and flavor-packed end of summer meal.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 381 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Blackened Mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt to taste
For Finishing and Serving
  • 8 ounces dried cappellini pasta
  • sliced fresh basil leaves, optional
Instructions
Make the Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Place cherry tomatoes into a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Add oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat tomatoes. Place in oven and bake until most the tomatoes have burst and their juices are bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make the Blackened Mushrooms
  1. While the tomatoes roast, stir paprika, thyme, black pepper and cayenne pepper together in a small cup or bowl. Place mushrooms into a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Add oil, garlic and spice mixture, then toss to coat.
  2. Place mushrooms into the oven with tomatoes and bake for about 20 minutes, or until very dark and tender. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Make the Pasta and Assemble
  1. While the tomatoes and mushrooms roast, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain into a colander, return to pot and toss with a few dashes of olive oil.
  2. Divide pasta onto plates and top with roasted tomato sauce and mushrooms. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Capellini with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce & Blackened Mushrooms
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 191
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.2g33%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 465mg19%
Potassium 726mg21%
Carbohydrates 41.3g14%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 5.3g6%
Protein 9.3g19%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.