Angel Hair Pasta With Garlic And Parmesan Food

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Make sure to salt the water.
• While waiting for water to boil and pasta to cook, add olive oil and butter to a large sauté pan. (You want the pan to be large enough that you will be able to add the pasta once it finishes cooking.)
• Once butter has melted, add garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Sauté, stirring constantly, until it starts to turn golden brown. Do not overcook the garlic. Once it starts to turn a light brown or golden, remove from heat.
• Once pasta is done, drain and quickly add it to the garlic, olive oil, butter mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
• Add grated Parmesan and squeeze of lemon, if desired. Toss again. At this point, taste it and decide if you need to add more salt. You can also drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired.
• Salt to taste if needed and serve immediately. I like to reserve a spoonful of the sautéed garlic to put in the center of the serving dish with a little more Parmesan cheese...as pictured.
• Enjoy!

GARLIC PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large, deep skillet or small stock pot to medium-high heat with the butter. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring occasionally for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the chicken broth, milk, angel hair pasta, salt, and pepper until the pasta is softened and completely covered with liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce your heat to low and simmer.
• Simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4-6 minutes or until your pasta is cooked fully. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
• Serve immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.

GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding garlic to the water. Drain; discard garlic. , Transfer pasta to a serving bowl; add butter. Toss gently until butter is melted. Add the Parmesan, chives and garlic salt if desired; toss to coat.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/GARLIC & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water for 3-5 minutes (depending on your taste).
• Drain.
• In a small saucepan, heat olive oil until warm.
• Add sundried tomatoes& garlic.
• Saute for 4 minutes.
• Add italian seasoning and saute for 1 more minute.
• Toss drained pasta with desired amount of sauce.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is translucent, but not at all browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, then pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water to the bowl with the tomatoes using a pasta fork or tongs. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and some of the basil and toss to coat; let stand 5 minutes so that the sauce absorbs slightly. Top with the remaining basil and a little additional olive oil and serve with additional Parmesan.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

HERBED ANGEL HAIR PASTA FOR 2

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil and butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Drain pasta, add to skillet.
• Stir in the parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper, toss to caot.
• Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ANCHOVY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium low heat, add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
• Add anchovies along with the oil in the can, stir, cook 2 minutes (they will dissolve).
• Season with pepper to taste and pour over pasta and toss.
• Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Saute parsley and garlic in oil.
• Drain pasta well and mix with garlic mixture; top with cheese.
• Serve with pepper.

BUTTERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Drain. (I also rinse).
• Combine cooked pasta, cheese, and butter. Toss well.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SIMPLE GARLIC & BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil up a large saute pan over medium heat. Once warm add the garlic and cook until it just begins to brown -- too long or too high and the garlic will burn.
• Remove the pan from the heat and deglaze by pouring in the wine. Return the pan to the heat and cook for a few minutes. The wine should reduce by about half. Add in lemon juice, chopped tomato, and sea salt to taste. Stir once or twice then remove the pan from the heat again and set it aside to wait for the pasta.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until desired tenderness, following package directions. Drain, then add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic & tomato mixture, along with the basil and some freshly ground pepper. Toss well, (if your pan isn't big enough, just do the tossing in a large serving bowl).
• *Tip: 4 ounces of uncooked pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, vermicelli, fettuccine or linguine) = a 1-inch diameter bunch of dry pasta = 2 cups cooked pasta. Generally they say 2 ounces of pasta is one serving, but for larger appetites this might not be enough.

BROCCOLI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute garlic and red pepper for about 2 minutes.
• Add broth and broccoli. Cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the prepared pasta.
• Toss broccoli, pasta, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
• Optional: Sometimes I use a little olive oil and butter instead of just the olive oil -- it all depends on how many calories I feel like eating that night :).