Capellini with Broccoli and Fresh Tomato Sauce A Taste of Blue Spruce Inn Soquel, California This is not a breakfast dish, but it is delicious. It is one of the more than 50 recipes included in my cookbook, A Taste of Blue Spruce Inn.
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled, chopped and seeded Roma tomatoes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup firmly packed chopped fresh basil leaves 1 pound capellini(angel hair) or similar pasta 3 cups broccoli florets freshly grated Parmesan cheese Method: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, garlic and basil and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cook pasta in boiling water 4-5 minutes. It should be very al dente. (Shorten time considerably, if using fresh pasta.) Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender. To serve: Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce and toss pasta and broccoli until it is well coated. Serve with parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6. Menu suggestions: Add shrimp or scallops while the pasta is cooking. Served without fish, this dish is a winner for the first course. With the fish and a hearty salad with good sourdough bread, it's a great dinner.
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