Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- ⅛ cup freshly chopped parsley
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair in salted water according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, and set aside the drained pasta.8 ounces angel hair pasta, ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Take care not to let the garlic turn brown. Add the red pepper and parsley, then remove from heat.4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ⅛ cup freshly chopped parsley
- Add the drained pasta to the garlic and olive oil mixture, then return to low-medium heat. Toss the noodles with the oil to coat. Pour in splashes of pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 2 ounces of angel hair pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- The finished aglio olio (angel hair pasta recipe) can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
232
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
