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Home » Recipes » Pasta » Easy Capellini Pomodoro

Easy Capellini Pomodoro

By: Liz  /  Published: June 7, 2024  /  Updated: June 7, 2024  /   Leave a comment

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I’m so in love with this Capellini Pomodoro recipe! It’s an Olive Garden copycat Capellini Pomodoro and a darn good one. This flavorful Italian dish features angel hair pasta topped with a delicious tomato sauce, garlic, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes—perfect for any night of the week.

capellini_pomodoro in white serving bowl.

Ingredients

ingredients for capellini pomodoro.
  • EVOO
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes (fresh if you have more time, canned for a timesaving dinner!)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Angel hair pasta

Directions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. (Nonstick is best if you have one.) Add garlic; stir for a few seconds until it turns golden on the edges (this happens quickly). Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add marinara sauce; cook another minute. Remove from heat.

cooking tomatoes on stove.
add marinara sauce to tomatoes and garlic.

Step 2: Meanwhile, heat water to boiling for pasta; cook according to package directions. Chop fresh basil while pasta is cooking.

chopped basil.

Step 3: Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Reserve some of the tomato sauce for garnish. Toss pasta gently with remaining tomato mixture, freshly chopped basil, and Parmesan cheese.

basil, tomatoes, parmesan and noodles in bowl.

Step 4: Place in a serving bowl and top with reserved sauce. Serve with breadsticks or garlic bread and a crisp, green salad.

capellini pomodoro in white serving bowl.

Expert Tips

  • Be careful not to burn the garlic while sautéing, as it can turn bitter. Cook until just fragrant.
  • Fresh, ripe tomatoes are the star of the sauce. Blanch and peel the tomatoes to remove the skin easily before chopping. If tomatoes aren’t in season, use a high-quality canned tomato like San Marzano.
  • You don’t have to add marinara sauce to the recipe. However, if you like your pasta well-sauced, it adds a little more body to the tomato sauce and helps coat more of the noodles.
  • Season the pasta water generously with salt to flavor the pasta as it cooks. Cook until al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Delay adding the basil until just before it’s needed, and if you have time, tear it by hand instead of chopping with a knife to prevent bruising and darkening.

Capellini Pomodoro Recipe FAQ

Can I add veggies or meat?

Of course! You can customize the dish by adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers. It’s also delicious served with meatballs—I serve them on the side.

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Capellini pasta (angel hair) is traditional, but you could also make it with other pasta like spaghetti or linguine.

What should I serve with Capellini Pomodoro?

This dish pairs well with a simple green salad, garlic bread, breadsticks, or roasted vegetables.

How should I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze individual portions.

capellini_pomodoro in white serving bowl.

Capellini Pomodoro

Liz – Eat Move Make
This flavorful Italian dish features angel hair pasta topped with a delicious tomato sauce, garlic, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese, all ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans good quality diced tomatoes (slightly drained), or about 2 pounds fresh, peeled and diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 24 oz. marinara sauce
  • 1 oz fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta cooked

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. (Nonstick is best if you have one.) Add garlic; stir for a few seconds until turning golden on edges (this happens quickly). Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add marinara; cook another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat salted water to boiling for pasta; cook according to package directions. Chop fresh basil while pasta is cooking.
  • Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Toss pasta gently with tomato mixture, freshly chopped basil, and Parmesan cheese.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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