Angel hair pasta, also known as capellini. It’s thin and delicate, a light sauce should be used so you don’t overwhelm the pasta.

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The recipe on page 132 of our book A Taste of Utica guides you through an easy preparation and enjoyment of Angel Hair in a light, fresh sauce. Perfect!

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You’ll notice there is no oil, not one drop used in this recipe.

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Posted by jm

  • 1 box of Angel Hair Pasta
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Stewed tomatoes
  • Juice from one small lemon
  • 1 cup or more of chopped broccoli
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp fresh basil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Cook the pasta according to the box. Cook the broccoli as you like it, steamed or boiled.  Mix the juice of lemon with the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.

In a serving platter, mix the pasta with the broccoli and tomato mixture.

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jm says … “It’s that easy and tastes great! I’ll be having it for lunch today.”

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We have to agree:  It WAS that easy and it WAS that great.

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