Italian Angel Hair Pasta

This Angel Hair Pasta is made with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. You won’t believe how simple and TASTY this recipe is!

PREPARATION TIME:

PREP TIME 5 minutes 
COOK TIME 15 minutes 
TOTAL TIME 20 minutes 

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil optional
  • 1 tsp. salt plus extra for boiling pasta
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and start to fall apart, about 10 minutes.
    1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes,⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (3 minutes).
    12 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
  • Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce. Stir, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, breaking tomatoes in the process.
    3 garlic cloves,1 tsp. salt,1 tsp. black pepper,½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and chopped herbs to the tomato sauce. Stir, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley,2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

NOTES

  • FAQs about this recipe

  • How long do you cook Angel Hair Pasta? Because this pasta is so thin, it takes only about 3 minutes to cook it until al dente. It’s best to check the best of the box, to the precise cooking time.
  • Can I use other types of pasta for this recipe? Yes, I’ve tried this recipe with almost all pasta types and it tastes great every time.
  • Can I add chicken or shrimp to this recipe? Yes. I would add the chicken together with tomatoes in Step #2 and add the shrimp together with garlic and spices in Step #4.
  • Can I make the sauce ahead of time? Yes, it stores well in the fridge. You can even freeze it if you’d like.
  • Can I add wine? Yes, you can add about ¼ cup of white wine in Step #4.
  • Can I make it creamy? Yes, I explain how to turn the tomato sauce into creamy sauce below. Scroll up.

What other seasonings or ingredients can be used? I think a great addition is a touch of lemon juice at the end. Also, about ½ tsp. of oregano would be great as well.

NUTRITION

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 509mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1445IUVitamin C: 32.8mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2.7mg

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