Best 4 Angel Hair Fresca Recipes

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Angel hair fresca is a refreshing, delicious, and easy-to-cook dish. This dish combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheeses in a light, flavorful dressing. Angel hair fresca is a great choice for a summer meal or a light lunch. It is also a healthy option that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ANGEL HAIR FRESCA



Angel Hair Fresca image

This is from a Publix sales flyer. I made it for breakfast, I know I am weird and it was so easy to make and so delicious. Try it for yourself, perhaps for dinner. Uses supermarket items.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large pot.
  • Stir pasta into boiling water.
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in broccoli and boil for 4 more minutes, stir occasionally; drain well.
  • Add butter to saucepan using residual heat to melt butter.
  • Stir in pesto and pasta and broccoli.
  • Toss to mix and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 38.4, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.5

ANGEL HAIR WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



Angel Hair with Fresh Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds ripe on-the-vine tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup good-quality olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces angel hair pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/4 cup sliced basil

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.

CHICKEN AL FRESCO



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Once I found this recipe in a Favorites Recipe Cookbook, it has been a meal-in-one dinner for us. Uses angel hair pasta.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup milk
1 1/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 (4 7/8 ounce) pasta roni angel hair pasta with herbs mix, by Rice-A-Roni
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup white cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine water, milk and butter. Bring just to a boil.
  • Stir in pasta, contents of seasoning packet, chicken, tomatoes, onions and basil. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium.
  • Boil, uncovered, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes. Sauce will be thin, but will thicken upon standing.
  • Sprinkle white cheese on top of each serving.

ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Basil     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small garlic clove
3 lb tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb dried capellini (angel-hair pasta)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Accompaniments: finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)

Steps:

  • Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife.
  • Core and coarsely chop two thirds of tomatoes. Halve remaining tomatoes crosswise, then rub cut sides of tomatoes against large holes of a box grater set in a large bowl, reserving pulp and discarding skin. Toss pulp with chopped tomatoes, garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, sugar (if using), and pepper. Let stand until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.
  • While tomatoes stand, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately add to tomato mixture, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: Angel hair pasta is the traditional choice for this dish, but you can also use spaghetti or linguine. Just be sure to cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your pasta fresca will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp. If you overcook them, they will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this dish. It has a rich, fruity flavor that will complement the other ingredients.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste. You want the pasta to be flavorful, but not overpowering.

Conclusion:

Angel hair fresca is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a light summer meal. It is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a pasta fresca that is sure to impress your family and friends!

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