Angel Hair Pasta Delight
Experience the comforting embrace of angel hair pasta, a dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. With its delicate strands coated in rich garlic and tomato sauce, this quick and easy recipe transforms busy weeknights into delightful culinary experiences. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, each bite is bursting with flavor and memories waiting to unfold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add angel hair pasta, and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add halved cherry tomatoes; cook until softened.
- Combine: Fold in the cooked pasta with the tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish: Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Plate topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg