Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro
Transport your taste buds to Italy with this Olive Garden-inspired Capellini Pomodoro recipe, a light and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Featuring tender angel hair pasta tossed in a fresh, aromatic tomato-basil sauce, this recipe combines simplicity with sophistication. Freshly diced tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a touch of high-quality olive oil come together to create a sauce that’s vibrant and naturally sweet, while chopped fresh basil infuses it with herbaceous depth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy pasta dish is ideal for busy cooks seeking authentic Italian flavors. Garnish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for a rich, cheesy touch, and serve this masterpiece piping hot for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: Capellini Pomodoro, Olive Garden copycat recipe, angel hair pasta, fresh tomato basil sauce, easy Italian dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Capellini (angel hair pasta)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down slightly and create a light sauce.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the cooked capellini to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss gently to combine and ensure the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
