Dish Recipe: Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Basil

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Basil

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
• Grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Procedures:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until light brown, about 2 to 3 minutes; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, vinegar, basil, and oregano; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add cooked pasta to tomato mixture in skillet and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.

Serves 4.