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Angel Hair Pasta in Garlic Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta in Garlic Sauce · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Delicate angel hair pasta is lightly coated in fragrant olive oil infused with gently sautéed garlic and fresh parsley, then finished with savory Parmesan and cracked pepper for a simple yet elegant Italian comfort dish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 320 gOlive oil
- 60 gParsley, fresh
- 24 gGarlic
- 40 gParmesan cheese
- 2 gGround pepper, fresh
- 400 gAngel hair pasta
Equipment
stovetop, box grater, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large pot, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Measure olive oil, mince the garlic, chop the fresh parsley, grate the Parmesan cheese, and set out a large pot and a skillet. · 5 min
What to look for: tender but firm texture
- Cook pasta
Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water on the stovetop until just tender, then reserve briefly for draining. · 5 min
What to look for: pasta is flexible and tender
- Heat oil
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmers but does not smoke
- Sauté aromatics
Add the garlic and parsley to the hot oil and sauté, stirring, until fragrant and lightly softened. · 3 min
What to look for: garlic is fragrant without browning
- Toss and serve
Drain the pasta well, toss it with the garlic oil, finish with Parmesan cheese, and serve topped with ground pepper. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta is glossy and evenly coated
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Olive oil
- spaghetti: Cooks slightly longer and has more bite.
Parsley
- flat leaf cilantro: Adds a brighter, less traditional flavor.
Garlic
- shallots: Sweeter and milder when sautéed.
Parmesan cheese
- pecorino romano: Saltier and sharper cheese.
Ground pepper
- black peppercorns: Grind fresh for best aroma.
