Saturday, November 24, 2012

Michael Symon's Angel Hair Caprese

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ingredients
  • 1 pound Angel Hair
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 3 Tomatoes (cubed)
  • 1 bunch Basil (torn)
  • 1 cup Mozzarella (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan
  • 4 garlic cloves (sliced)

  • salt
    Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil.
  • 1 pound Angel Hair
    Drop the angel hair into the water and cook for 1 minute less than package instructions.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    4 garlic cloves (sliced)
    In a saute pan add 1/4 cup of olive oil and garlic. Saute over low heat until garlic becomes fragrant (being careful not to let it brown). 
  •  
    Add the cooked pasta to the olive oil and garlic with a little pasta water.
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
    3 Tomatoes (cubed)
    Most of 1 bunch Basil (torn)
    1 cup Mozzarella (cubed)
    Combine the tomato, basil, and mozzarella in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. 
  •    
    Add the pasta, along with garlic olive oil, and toss.  
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
    2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
    1 tablespoon parmesan
    In a small saute pan toast breadcrumbs with olive oil, parsley and parmesan.
  • Remaining basil
    Garnish pasta with breadcrumbs and basil.