Delicious Angel Hair Pasta

Make this easy and delicious Angel Hair Pasta recipe and soon you'll be twirling your fork around those thin, tender pasta strands loaded with yummy garlic, a hint of spicy dried chili, and all those tasty herbs. And let's not forget that sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 171kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

4 oz. angel hair pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic sliced
1 dried chili chopped
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
pinch of salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions

Boil the angel hair pasta in salted water, according to the package instructions (typically 4-5 minutes). Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking water.
In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil on MEDIUM-HIGH. Cook the garlic slices for 2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Add the chili and the cooking water to the pan.
Drain the cooked pasta. Toss it with the sauce in the pan. Stir in the dried oregano and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the pasta to plates and sprinkle with some grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Go for a big pot with lots of water when cooking pasta. This way, your pasta won't get all clingy with each other. It also minimizes the period after you add the pasta when the water
Add salt to the water while it's boiling before you put the pasta in, not after. This helps the flavor.
Once your pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it with the sauce right away. It'll soak up all those yummy flavors so much better when it's hot.

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