Light, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Cherry Tomatoes Angel Hair Pasta proves that simplicity can be truly satisfying.
Made with sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, it captures the essence of fresh, easy family cooking.
The delicate angel hair pasta soaks up every drop of the tomato-infused sauce, creating an elegant yet effortless meal.
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This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. I have made it countless times, and it never fails to impress.
I am extremely grateful to my friend who brought me all those wonderful tomatoes. This recipe just could no longer stay on the recipe card; it had to be shared.
In this Article
- Why you will love this recipe
- Ingredients needed to make this recipe
- Equipment Needed
- Step-by-step instructions on how to make these delicious
- Giangi’s Pro Tips
- What dishes can you enjoy with this fresh tomato sauce and angel hair pasta?
- Variations and Substitutions
- Storing and Reheating
- Frequently Asked Questions
- If you enjoy this angel hair pasta recipe, you may want to try my other recipes.
- Cherry Tomatoes Angel Hair Pasta
Why you will love this recipe
Simple ingredients. You can create a fresh and restaurant-worthy dish with a few pantry staples.
It is bursting with tomato goodness. Combining rich tomato puree and sweet, small tomatoes gives each bite a perfect balance of flavor and freshness.
Light and yet satisfying, the delicate angel hair pasta and marinated tomatoes make this dish ideal for when you crave something flavorful without feeling heavy.
Quick and effortless, this recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, making it your go-to dinner of choice for last-minute weeknight family dinners or dinners with friends.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe
This is a short introduction. The ingredient list is also brief. It includes essential items that you may already have in your pantry. Please read the recipe for complete instructions.
Tomato puree is tomato juice passed through a food mill with no skin or seeds. My favorite brand is Pomi.
Angel hair pasta, also known as capellini in Italy, is a very thin pasta that cooks relatively quickly, often faster than the cooking time specified on the package. Therefore, starting to check sooner rather than later helps prevent any potential overcooking.
Cherry tomatoes are tasty little morcels that hold lots of flavor and are perfect with all cooked pasta.
Olive oil should be used to marinade the tomatoes and added to your pasta as a condiment. Use a good-quality oil for this process.
Ground pepper and fine sea salt are your seasoning for the tomato puree and for your tomatoes (only salt)
Garlic cloves. One clove enhances the flavor of the olive oil for your tomato reductions, and the other is to be finely chopped and added with the fresh tomatoes.
Equipment Needed
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Step-by-step instructions on how to make these delicious
With all my recipes, please assemble all the ingredients before cooking and baking.
This recipe will go relatively fast; the angel hair pasta cooks at the speed of light.
- In a small saucepan, drizzle the olive oil and gently brown one garlic clove until golden. Once golden, toss and add the tomato puree.
- Cook the tomatoes over medium heat until the puree has reduced by half. It will look like a concentrated, thick sauce. About 10 minutes.
- While your sauce is cooking, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, place them in a small bowl, and season with salt. Finely chop the remaining garlic clove. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a full boil. Cook the angel hair al dente according to the package instructions, and reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Drain the angel hair pasta al dente and return it to the empty pot. Add some of the starchy pasta water and one tablespoon of olive oil. Incorporate well and ensure the pasta is well covered with the water-oil mixture.
- Spread one to two tablespoons of the tomato reduction in the center of each plate.
- Top with a nest of angel hair pasta, garnish with the cherry tomatoes, and finish by adding a little liquid from the marinade over it.
- Serve lukewarm.
Giangi’s Pro Tips
- The secret to perfectly al dente angel hair pasta is to taste-test it after it has been in the water for one minute.
What dishes can you enjoy with this fresh tomato sauce and angel hair pasta?
Pasta in Italy is always served as a “primo piatto” or first plate. It is always followed by either a seafood dish like breaded orange roughy, or the ever-so classic veal saltimbocca .
Chicken marsala is another favorite that takes no time to prepare and is always welcomed at dinner.
If you want to go a bit lighter, this recipe for roasted rainbow carrots and steamed broccolini is perfect.
No meal is ever complete without a dessert, and this zabaglione is just what your sweet tooth friend, me, will add to her menu.
Variations and Substitutions
This pasta dish can be slightly varied by adding fresh basil sliced thin or leaving the small leaves whole.
I sprinkled a few pieces of Parmesan cheese at the last minute.
The cherry tomatoes can be substituted with grape tomatoes.
If no small tomatoes are available, replace them with larger tomatoes; plums are perfect, and cut them into smaller pieces.
If you do not have angel hair pasta at home, spaghetti will be a suitable replacement. Just add more olive oil and a touch more pasta water, and stir until well incorporated.
Storing and Reheating
Store: Place your leftover pasta, marinated tomatoes, and reduced tomato sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.
Reheat: Bring back to room temperature and warm in a skillet with a dash of butter or olive oil and a tablespoon of water. Once warm, serve over the sauce and add the tomatoes as you would in the recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Italians eat angel hair pasta?
Yes, they sure do eat angel hair pasta called capelli d’angelo or capellini. This popular traditional pasta is served with a light sauce, such as this recipe, in soups or with seafood.
What goes on top of angel hair pasta?
This pasta required a simple light sauce, such as olive oil, butter-based sauce, seafood, or even pesto. You do not want to use textures that overwhelm the pasta.
Does angel hair pasta hold sauce well?
Angel hair pasta holds light sauces well. It is best to stir away from heavy sauces, as they can bring down the flavor and texture of your dish.
If you enjoy this angel hair pasta recipe, you may want to try my other recipes.
Cherry Tomatoes Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato puree
- ½ pound angel hair pasta
- 1 cup orange cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 tablesppoons extra virgin olive oil
- fine sea salt
- black ground pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half. Season them with oil, salt, and 1 chopped clove of garlic. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes while you continue preparing therecipe.
- Drizzle a saucepan with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently brown 1 clove of garlic, until golden. Once golden remove from the pan, toss and then add the tomato purée. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook over medium heat until the purée reduces by half. The result should be a concentrated and thick sauce. Cover if it splatters too much. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Briefly cook the angel hair and reserve some of the pasta cooking water.
- Drain the angel hair pasta, return it to the empty pot, and whip with 1 tablespoon cooking water and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Spread 1 t to two ablespoon of tomato reduction in the center of each plate.
- Top with a nest of angel hair, garnish with the tomatoes, then finish with a little liquid from their marinade over it. Serve lukewarm.
Equipment
Notes
- The secret to perfectly al dente angel hair pasta is to taste-test it after it has been in the water for one minute
Nutrition
Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.
- Course: Pasta, Rice & Grains, Dinners
- Cuisine: Italian
- Type: Affordable Gourmet, Under 45 minutes
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