Tomato and Basil Lemon Capellini

This Tomato & Basil Lemon Capellini is a light and refreshing plant-based pasta recipe with a bright lemony flavor. It's a perfect summer meal or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The capellini noodles are tossed in a simple sauce made with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and lemon juice. It's packed with vegetables, including broccolini, peas, and cherry tomatoes. This pasta recipe is both delicious and nutritious, and it's sure to become a new favorite. And the best part is, it's ready in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, california, fusion, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 524 kcal

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic minced
2 compari tomatoes chopped small
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 cup frozen peas
1 bunch broccolini cut in bite sized pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half or quarters
2 tbsp vegan butter or sub olive oil
2 lemons juiced
½ tsp salt divided into pinches to season as you are cooking
1 handful basil leaves, chopped
16 oz pasta capellini or your favorite shape

Instructions

Put on water to boil on back burner. Cook pasta according to package, then drain and rinse with cold water, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking and reserve until last step
In a large, deep sauce pan over medium heat, add olive oil and wait 1 minute before adding garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add broccolini and a pinch of salt and cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes.
Add peas and another pinch of salt and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add chopped Campari tomatoes, season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally until tomatoes are releasing their juices.
Add cooked pasta, vegan butter, chopped cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Turn off heat and toss well. Add basil last and toss.
Enjoy within 3-4 days for best quality. Enjoy hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1945IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg

Keyword 30 minute, cheap dinners, comfortfood, Easy, easy dinner, Family-friendly, pasta, summer

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