This tomato basil pasta is easy to throw together with just a handful of ingredients! Loaded with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- 8 ounces dried capellini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a dash
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ pounds diced plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta into a colander, return it to the pot, and toss it with a dash of olive oil.
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Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place it over medium heat.
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Give the oil a minute to heat up. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté them for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly and watching carefully to avoid burning. Take the skillet off the heat immediately if they do begin to burn.
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Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Stir the mixture well and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes — just long enough to heat the tomatoes.
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Stir in the pasta and cook it with the other ingredients just until hot, about 1 minute.
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the basil. Season the pasta with additional salt to taste.
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Serve.