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Delicious Angel Hair Pasta
4.7 from 9 votes

Delicious Angel Hair Pasta

Like your favorite Italian restaurant's pasta aglio e olio, but even better!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 dried chili chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 pinch salt sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
  • Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a large pinch of salt. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions (typically 4 to 5 minutes).
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large frying pan on medium high-heat. Add olive oil and cook the garlic for 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add chili and oregano to the pan and stir to combine.
  4. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cooking water from the pasta in a small bowl or mug. Then drain the pasta with a fine mesh sieve or strainer.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the pan alongside 1 tablespoon of cooking water. Stir well to coat the pasta in the oil. Add the rest of the cooking water if needed to help form a thick and glossy sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir the fresh parsley through the pasta.
  7. Transfer the pasta to plates and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 122IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 122IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.