Capellini with Tomatoes & Parmesan
This Capellini with Tomatoes & Parmesan is a delicious celebration of simple yet bold flavors! It is surprisingly easy to make, yet is so comforting and fresh.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. capellini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6-8 large cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup grated vegan parmesan
- 1/2 cup mixed greek olives roughly chopped
- 5 to 6 large basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until barely al dente and drain but reserve one cup of pasta cooking water.
- Slice the tomatoes in half. Heat a large pan on medium heat then add the oil. Once hot, add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir, cook 5 min then add garlic and cook another minute.
- Add drained pasta, lemon juice, pasta water and sprinkle in the parmesan. Stir well and remove from heat. Stir in olives and serve topped with basil.