Angel Hair Pasta with Kalamata Olive and Basil Sauce

Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Kalamata Olive and Basil Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup, kalamata olives, pitted; 1/2 cup, packed fresh basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fine; 1/3 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons, capers, rinsed; 4 teaspoons, red wine vinegar; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 12 ounces , angel hair pasta; , Table salt for cooking pasta; 1/4 cup, pine nuts, toasted; 1 ounce, Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (½ cup)

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Pasta
Weeknight

By Steve Dunn ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2020

For perfectly al dente strands, throw out the rule book on pasta cookery.

SERVES 4

TIME 30 minutes

Angel Hair Pasta with Kalamata Olive and Basil Sauce

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