Capellini - Cold Angel Hair Pasta

Cold, tangy, slippery, and satisfying – this dish is my party regulars.

 You can make it a day before and is a pretty dish with Italian colors.

This one is balsamic vinegar and basil base, and you can add tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese to make it more decorative.

I call it an Italian dish, but I am not sure if in Italy they eat cold pasta like this. I think it is more American. Either way it is tasty.

Cooking tips:

  1. Do not overcook the pasta but al dente doesn’t work for this dish.
  2. Drain the pasta well but quickly mix with oil and vinegar while pasta is still warm.
  3. Keep in the fridge at least a few hours before serve.

 

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Capellini Cold Angel Hair Pasta

4.0 from 1 vote
Course SaladsCuisine ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 bunch Capellini pasta (1/3 package)

  • 2 TBS Extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 TBS Balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tsp pesto (dry pesto mix or 1TBS basil pesto sauce)

  • 1 TBS parmesan cheese

  • salt pepper

  • Basil and cherry tomato for garnish

Directions

  • Boil pasta as directed on the box.
  • Mix pasta sauce while cooking pasta. Mix all ingredients and salt pepper.
  • Drain pasta and while it is still warm, mix with the sauce.
  • Before serving add parmesan cheese and garnish with basil leaves and tomatoes.

Notes

  • When serving use fork or chopsticks and twist pasta around the fork (chopsticks) and make it into a ball like shape.
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Cold Pasta Plating Sample

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