Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro

This easy Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro is a fresh and simple pasta dish made with capellini, juicy tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Light, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect summer meal!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 12 ounces capellini pasta 
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds plum tomatoes 
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ounce basil leaves 
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese

How To Make Capellini Pomodoro?

1. Cook the pasta: Boil the capellini pasta according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add garlic, and cook until fragrant and slightly golden.
3. Cook the tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes and pepper to the pan, stirring for 2-3 minutes until warm but still holding their shape. Remove from heat.
4. Combine everything: In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with the tomato mixture, fresh basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve and enjoy: Plate the pasta and top with the remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips:

• Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: Plum tomatoes give the best flavor. If they are not in season, use canned San Marzano tomatoes for a similar taste.
• Don’t overcook the tomatoes: Cook them for only 2-3 minutes. They should be warm but still hold their shape for the best texture.
• Cook capellini just right: Capellini pasta cooks very quickly (about 3 minutes). Drain it as soon as it’s al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft.
• Toss pasta while it’s hot: Mix the pasta with the tomato mixture while it’s still warm. This helps absorb the flavors better.
• Use fresh basil at the end: Add basil after removing the pan from heat. Cooking it too long will make it lose its fresh taste.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let Capellini Pomodoro cool down first. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Heat a pan over low heat, add a little olive oil, and toss the pasta for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 602 kcal
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 14mg
• Sodium: 357mg
• Potassium: 767mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 73g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 21g

Try More Olive Garden Recipes:

• Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
• Olive Garden Salad Dressing