Angel hair pasta in a light tomato cream sauce

Pasta and macaroni Italian cuisine

Delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a velvety-smooth tomato cream sauce with a flurry of grated Parmesan and Thai basil is the kind of meal that makes you wonder how something so easy can taste so unbelievably good. Thai basil is fresh and peppery against the lush sauce. Just a half a cup of light cream is all that's needed for a luxurious texture. The brightness of the tomatoes shine through the mellow cream. There's a classic balance of flavors, each one holding its own special place in the dish. The inspiration for this sauce came from Pioneer Woman's creamy tomato sauce. I used her suggestion of canned tomato sauce instead of canned plum tomatoes or canned whole peeled tomatoes. Tomato sauce has more body than the other choices which is a good thing here. From there, I veered off in my own direction. I decided on using light cream instead of heavy cream which most recipes suggest. A half cup of light cream is all that's needed for a luscious sauce that's neither too rich nor too heavy. <br /> <br />The wine adds another layer of flavor that I love but you can leave it out with good results. <br /> <br />Thai basil gives this simple, voluptuous pasta dish a unique, lively kick. Regular basil would be just fine too.