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Message: <blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 700163" data-attributes="member: 1246">Capellini with Tomatoes & BasilBy Barefoot Contessa Kosher salt1/2 cup good olive oil plus extra for the pasta pot2 Tbls. Minced garlic4 pints small cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes18 large basil leaves, julienned2 Tbls. Chopped fresh parsley2 tsp. Chopped fresh thyme leaves1 tsp freshly ground pepper1/2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes3/4 lb. Capellini or angel hair pasta1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheeseExtra chopped basil & parmesan for serving   Bring large pot of water to boil add 2 Tbls. Salt and a splash of oil to the pot. Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over med. For 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 tsps. Salt, the pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 mins., tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften.  While the tomatoes are cooking, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the pasta water. Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water iff the pasta seems too dry.  Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra parmesan on the side.</blockquote>