Description
Angel hair pasta recipes are light, quick, and ideal for pairing with fresh herbs, olive oil, and delicate sauces. Perfect for any weeknight meal or summer gathering.
Ingredients
8 oz angel hair pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
1. Boil water in a large pot and add a pinch of salt.
2. Add angel hair pasta and cook for 3–4 minutes until al dente.
3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly blistered.
6. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
7. Toss cooked pasta with tomato-garlic mixture, add pasta water as needed.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
You can add shrimp or grilled chicken for protein.
Use Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan for a bolder taste.
Add lemon zest for a bright citrus finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: angel hair pasta recipes, garlic pasta, quick pasta, summer pasta, easy pasta