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Cappellini with Roasted Tomato & White Bean Sauce
Everyone will agree that this is a great meal.
3 lb. Campari tomatoes, halved
3 Tbsp. olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
¾ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. freshly
ground black pepper
2 cans (19 oz.
each) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 lb. cappellini (angel hair) pasta
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Pecorino Romano cheese
Heat oven to 400°F.
Place
tomatoes in single layer on baking sheet and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive
oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast tomatoes 20
to 25 minutes or until soft.
Heat remaining oil in medium sauce pot on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their liquid. Puree using immersion blender. Bring to boil, then cook 20 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in beans and cook 2 minutes or until heated through.
While sauce is cooking, cook pasta as directed. Drain pasta and toss with sauce and basil. Serve sprinkled with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Tip:
An Italian red wine, like Il Poggio Sangiovese Rubicone, is a nice accompaniment to this dish.
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