Angel Hair Pasta with Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes (No-cook sauce)

Step 1

Set a large pot of salted water on the stove to boil. While it comes to a boil, prepare the sauce ingredients.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl combine the tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and half the basil. Toss well.

Step 3

Cook pasta al dente* which will take just a few minutes so watch carefully.

Step 4

Scoop out about a cup of the pasta cooking water just before you drain it.

Step 5

As soon as the pasta is tender but still has some bite, drain it in a colander. Then immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the tomato-goat cheese mixture. Using 2 large forks, toss the mixture until thoroughly combined. Thin with a little of the cooking water, if desired.

Step 6

Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Scoop any remaining sauce ingredients on top. Garnish with remaining basil. Serve hot with fresh cracked pepper on the side.