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This angel hair pasta recipe is tender noodles coated in garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, butter and parmesan cheese. Add a fresh tomato topping for a memorable side dish or lighter main course option!

When I’m looking for a hearty side dish to serve alongside meat and vegetables, I turn to homemade Rice-A-Roni, baked mac and cheese, or this simple yet totally satisfying angel hair pasta.

Pasta is typically a quick dish to make, especially angel hair pasta. It has the fastest cooking time of almost every other pasta, and it’s delicious too!

This light and delicious pasta is coated in a savory garlic and herb sauce, and goes well with chicken, beef and seafood entrees. It pairs perfectly with sirloin steak or New York strip steak or a nice chicken dish like chicken saltimbocca or chicken scallopini! You can enjoy this pasta with so many main dishes!

Angel hair pasta, also known as capellini, is a thin, fine pasta with long strands. It’s best used for delicate sauces such as light tomato or cream sauces. It’s often served in simple preparations, and can be substituted for spaghetti in some dishes. I typically serve this pasta as a side dish to complement a heartier main course.

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Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

angel hair pasta recipes

This angel hair pasta recipe is tender noodles coated in garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, butter and parmesan cheese. Add a fresh tomato topping for a memorable side dish or lighter main course option!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, dill and/or basil)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • additional chopped herbs for garnish (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  2. Place the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. After the butter has melted, stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Add the herbs and parmesan cheese to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste, then toss to coat the pasta.
  5. Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with additional herbs for garnish if desired, then serve.

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FAQ

What is angel hair pasta best for?

Although it resembles spaghetti – another long, thin pasta – angel hair is much finer. This delicate shape is best used with simple, light sauces and vegetables, such as pesto sauce or a primavera dish. Angel hair pasta can often pair well with light seafood ingredients, such as scallops.

How do Italians use angel hair pasta?

Like vermicelli and other thin pastas, delicate capellini and angel hair noodles often get shaped into a nest before drying. They are best suited to light sauces like basil pesto or a simple tomato sauce, but you can also add them to seafood soups or paired plain noodles with braised meat and roasted vegetables.

Is angel hair pasta anti inflammatory?

What is made of: Natural Heaven’s Angel Hair pasta is made from the hearts of palm. Hearts of palm are great for your gut, they’re anti-inflammatory, pack plenty of much-needed magnesium and, are great for your heart.

Should you rinse angel hair pasta?

Pasta should never, ever be rinsed for a warm dish. The starch in the water is what helps the sauce adhere to your pasta. The only time you should ever rinse your pasta is when you are going to use it in a cold dish like a pasta salad or when you are not going to use it immediately.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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