Tomato, Basil And Crispy Caper Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup vegetable oil
    2 tsp capers, drained, rinsed, dried
    1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra to serve
    4 None tomatoes, halved horizontally, 2 deseeded and grated
    3 tsp garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil
    12 oz angel hair pasta
    2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
    Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook capers in hot oil for 1 min, until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add 1/4 cup basil and fry for 20 seconds, until translucent. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
    Combine grated tomatoes, remaining basil and garlic-infused oil. Season.
    Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with tomato mixture. Let stand for 1 min then fold in 1 oz Parmesan. Distribute between serving bowls and top with capers, fried basil leaves and remaining Parmesan.

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