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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 26, 2011
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Fresh basil leaves and organic tomatoes dress long thin pasta that's as delish as restaurant fare.

Angel Hair with Tomato and Basil

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic plain or fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • 8 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in serving bowl. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Add basil, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss.

Nutrition

290 Calories
11g Total Fat
11g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
16%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
370mg
16%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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