Pasta with Tomatoes,basil and capers

Serves 2
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 10 mins
Ingredients

• 6 Large vine tomatoes
• 250g/8oz Capellini(Angel hair)dried or fresh pasta
• 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves, peeled
• Pinch of chili pepper
• 1 Tsp capers, washed and drained
• 1 Tsp dried basil or a handful of fresh
• Salt and black pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, according to the packet instructions until al dente
• Meanwhile remove the tomato skins and chop roughly
• Heat the oil in a heavy based pan or wok
• Add the garlic cloves and cook for a few minutes, until they start to turn golden, then remove them and discard
• Add the chopped tomatoes and the chili pepper and cook for 2 minutes, no longer
• Add the drained capers and basil, stir
• Season to taste
• Drain the pasta and add to the tomato sauce, stir well to coat the pasta and serve

Equipment

• Large heavy based pan or wok

Cooks Tip

• To remove the tomato skins. Place the tomatoes in a bowl of freshly boiled water. Leave for a few minutes, then lift out and the skins will slip off

Shopping List

• 6 Large vine tomatoes
• 250g/8oz Capellini(Angel hair)dried or fresh pasta
• 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves
• Pinch of chili pepper
• 1 Tsp capers
• 1 Tsp dried basil or a handful of fresh
• Salt and black pepper