Capellini Capra
Capellini Capra
Angel-hair pasta in a quick fresh-and-canned tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh basil and parsley.
Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes
What Is Capellini Capra?
A simple restaurant-style pasta where delicate capellini is tossed in a quick tomato sauce brightened with sun-dried tomatoes and crowned with creamy goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Why Make Capellini Capra?
- Elegant yet quick to make
- Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish
- Sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavour
- Delicate angel hair cooks in minutes
- A restaurant dish you can make at home
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white cooking onion (sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3 fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 450 g capellini (angel hair)
- 1 L whole tomatoes
- 15 strips sun-dried tomatoes
- 10 oz goat cheese
- fresh basil and parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, chop the garlic and dice two of the fresh tomatoes; cook them in a hot pan with olive oil.
- When the onions are translucent, add the canned whole tomatoes and the sliced sun-dried tomatoes; let simmer.
- Boil the capellini until al dente, then add to the sauce and toss together.
- Divide among four bowls and top each with 2-3 oz of goat cheese.
- Garnish each with the remaining diced fresh tomato and the basil and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil over the goat cheese and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Capellini cooks fast — watch it closely
- Add the goat cheese on top so it melts into the hot pasta
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best texture
- Save some fresh tomato and herbs for garnish
- Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil
Frequently Asked Questions About Capellini Capra
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1. What does 'capra' mean here?
'Capra' is Italian for goat — a nod to the goat cheese that finishes the dish.
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2. Can I use a different pasta?
Yes; spaghettini or thin spaghetti work, though capellini is traditional.
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3. Can I substitute the goat cheese?
Yes; ricotta or a soft fresh cheese work, but goat cheese gives the signature tang.
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4. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 2 days; capellini softens, so it's best fresh.
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5. Is it vegetarian?
Yes, as written; check that your cheese suits your needs.
Cooking Guides & Tips
Capellini Capra Made Simple
Capellini Capra is a quick, elegant pasta where creamy goat cheese meets a bright tomato sauce. Unico capellini and tomatoes make it easy to bring a restaurant dish home.