Best 5 Angel Hair Pasta With Fried Chili Flakes Lemon And Arugula Recipes

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Angel hair pasta with fried chili flakes, lemon, and arugula is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of the delicate angel hair pasta, the spicy chili flakes, the bright lemon, and the peppery arugula creates a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. This recipe is also highly customizable, so you can adjust the amount of chili flakes and lemon to your liking.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta

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.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH FRIED CHILI FLAKES, LEMON AND ARUGULA



Angel Hair Pasta with Fried Chili Flakes, Lemon and Arugula image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, slivered
1 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 pound angel hair pasta
6 cups lightly packed wild arugula (Israeli if possible)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a dry skillet over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the panko bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put into a bowl and set aside.
  • Set the skillet pan back over medium heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil, the garlic and the red pepper flakes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the oil and cook the garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the lemon zest and remove from the heat.
  • In a large pot of well-salted boiling water, over medium heat, add the angel hair pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl. While still warm, toss in the arugula, the infused oil, the bread crumbs and the cheese. Using tongs gently fold everything together and transfer to a large serving bowl or platter to serve. If desired, serve with braised braciole.

PASTA WITH FRIED LEMONS AND CHILE FLAKES



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You probably already have a favorite pantry pasta dish that you habitually whip up when there's nothing in the house for dinner. Next time, try this one instead. It has all the usual players - olive oil, Parmesan, flaky sea salt - along with fried lemons for brightness and chile flakes for heat. Don't skip the step of blanching the lemon slices before frying. It may seem fussy, but it eliminates any bitterness in the lemon pith and takes only a few extra minutes. Then dry the lemon slices well before adding them to the hot oil; this helps them brown more deeply.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lemons
1 pound linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon chile flakes, more to taste
2/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, more to taste
Black pepper, as needed
1/2 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped (optional)
1/3 cup parsley, coarsely chopped (optional)
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Finely zest 2 of the lemons and set aside. Trim the tops and bottoms off the other 2 lemons and cut lengthwise into quarters; remove seeds. Thinly slice the quarters crosswise into triangles. Blanch the lemon pieces in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a dish towel. Blot dry.
  • In the boiling water, add pasta and cook until just barely al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat. Add the dried lemon pieces and season with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Cook until the lemons are caramelized and browned at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the butter with the remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the chile flakes and zest of both lemons; cook until fragrant. Whisk in the reserved pasta water.
  • Toss in pasta, juice of 1 lemon, cheese, pepper and the remaining salt. Cook until pasta is well coated with sauce. Toss in the caramelized lemon and the celery leaves and parsley if using. Taste and add lemon juice if needed. Serve, topped with a drizzle of oil, more cheese if you like, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 394, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON ANGEL HAIR



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I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.-Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ANGEL'S HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Citrus     Nut     Pasta     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 pound angel's hair pasta or capellini
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted golden
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced flat-leafed parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well. Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed. Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chili flakes: This will prevent them from getting crispy.
  • Be careful not to burn the chili flakes: They should be fried until they are fragrant and slightly browned, but not black.
  • Add the arugula to the pasta at the very end: This will help to preserve its delicate flavor.
  • Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice as needed.

Conclusion:

This angel hair pasta with fried chili flakes, lemon, and arugula is a light, flavorful, and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The crispy chili flakes add a nice spicy kick, while the lemon and arugula provide a bright, citrusy flavor. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be on the table in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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