Have you ever read one of those recipes that alleges to be possible with only the ingredients you have at hand?

That never works. Unless you live at Safeway.

This one worked for me though, because I made it up! The inspiration is my desire to use up that giant jar of sundried tomatoes that my mom bought me at Costco before I move out of my apartment and have to take it with me.

I’ve got no clue what YOU have on hand, so sorry if you can’t make this without a trip to the grocery store. But I’d be happy to come to your house and try to fashion dinner out of whatever you’ve got, all Tyler Florence style. But I won’t be a big asshole like Tyler Florence.


Ingredients:
angel hair pasta (enough to serve one)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium tomato or 2 small, chopped
oil-packed sundried tomatoes, sliced
red chili flakes (to taste)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon capers

1. Boil pasta in salted water. Drain, reserving some of the water
2. In the same pot, heat up garlic and olive oil. Add tomatoes (both kinds), chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Sautee for a minute or two.3. Add pasta, capers, and about ¼ cup reserved water. Toss. Serve with parmesan.