Capellini Pomodoro

This recipe is from Olive Garden, although I have adjusted it just a bit. Super easy to make and great to serve when you want something fast and refreshing!

- Angel hair pasta
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 medium tomatoes, cut into small 1/2" pieces
- 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste

Cook pasta. In large pan, warm olive oil on low heat. Add chopped tomatoes, basil and salt to taste. Do NOT overcook tomatoes. You just want them warm. If you do, it will turn into a watery mess. Serve on top of angel hair pasta.

Sun Dried Tomato Bow Tie Pasta

This is super easy to make and so refreshing! Great to serve at a party or luncheon too.

- 12 oz box bow tie pasta
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4-6 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp sun dried tomato, chopped
- 1 Tbsp capers (capers located near olives in store)
- 1/2 tsp salt

Cook pasta as directed. In large pan, simmer garlic in olive oil on low heat. Do not burn garlic. Add rest of ingredients. When pasta is cooked, drain and add to pan. Mix well.

Note: Kids may not like sun dried tomatoes, so just push aside the tomatoes and they will love it.

Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

This is such a classy recipe that it can be served for a special event or anniversary dinner!


- Angel hair pasta
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1 cup fresh Parmesan, shredded (optional)
- 2 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp walnuts for garnish, toasted or roasted and chopped

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta as directed.

Combine butter, olive oil, parsley and lemon juice. Salt to taste. Add to the pasta and mix. Garnish with a sprinkle of green onion, walnuts and Parmesan cheese (if desired).

Great to serve with asparagus!

Your Basic "Any Time" Pasta Sauce

I make this once a week, but change it up based on the additional ingredients and type of pasta. My kids love it! Note: Stock up on basic ingredients to easily make homemade pasta any time.

- Your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz can organic diced tomatoes
- 6 oz can organic tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or organic sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (secret ingredient)

Add any or all of the following:
- 1 tablespoon capers
- sliced olives (as much as you like)
- 4-5 chopped sauted mushrooms (sauté in olive oil before adding tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (sauté in olive oil before adding tomatoes)
- 1-2 cloves fresh chopped garlic (sauté in olive oil before adding tomatoes)

Cook pasta. While cooking, add olive oil to pan. Cook on low heat; just a simmer. Add ingredients in order shown.