Take a culinary journey to Italy with this classic dish, angel hair pasta with simple garlic basil. This light and flavorful pasta is a delightful symphony of textures and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. The delicate angel hair pasta is perfectly complemented by the bright flavors of garlic and basil, while a hint of olive oil adds depth and richness to the sauce. In this article, we will guide you through the art of creating this simple yet exquisite dish, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, let us embark on a culinary adventure to explore the magic of angel hair pasta with simple garlic basil.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
- Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 175.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 968.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
QUICK ANGEL HAIR WITH BASIL CREAM FOR ONE
A quick and super easy pasta dish. Creamy basil, garlic and butter sauce over angel hair pasta. What could be better?
Provided by SharFras
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Once done, set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Keep warm.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 2 minutes. Dilute with the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick for your taste. Pour the sauce over the angel hair pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 300.4 mg, Fat 90.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 55.5 g, Sodium 721.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ANGEL HAIR PASTA IN GARLIC SAUCE
A dish that can be served plain, or add sauted shrimp, or whatever else you can think of. The basic recipe is good. We enjoy it plain too.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 48m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice-water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.
GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA
From Dalhart, Texas, Denise Baumert serves up a savory side dish with wonderful garlic flavor. "I add the cloves to the noodles as they are cooking for fast and flavorful results," she explains. At only 11¢ a serving, this pleasing pasta is a thrifty accompaniment to most any lunch or dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SIMPLE GARLIC & BASIL
I adore angel hair pasta, and such a fine pasta doesn't always need a big sauce. Serve with some kind of cheese or "cheez" if you wish, sprinkled on top. My children like it with sliced olives. There are many versions of this simple recipe, this one I adapted from www.cookingnook.com. This would probably be good for 4 as a side dish or 4 for lunch with a salad.
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 48m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
- Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.
TOMATO-GARLIC ANGEL HAIR
This light olive oil and Parmesan cheese-based sauce is so fresh tasting. But fresh basil is the key ingredient in this pasta dish.-Salvatore Bertolinio, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Rinse and drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
HERBED ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Looking for something a little more exciting than boiled pasta to serve with a chicken entree, Greta Igl found inspiration and just-picked flavor in her herb garden. "I love using fresh herbs whenever possible, she says, "and I have plants tucked all around my yard in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, 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 coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
Fresh basil leaves and organic tomatoes dress long thin pasta that's as delish as restaurant fare.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in serving bowl. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Add basil, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients, especially herbs and garlic, will give your pasta dish the best flavor. If possible, use herbs from your garden or a local farmers' market.
- Don't Overcook the Pasta: Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook it for 2-3 minutes, or until it is al dente (tender but still firm to the bite).
- Reserve Some Pasta Water: When you drain the pasta, reserve some of the pasta water. This starchy water can be used to thin out the sauce or add moisture to the pasta.
- Use a Large Skillet: A large skillet will give you plenty of room to cook the pasta and sauce without overcrowding it. This will help to ensure that the pasta cooks evenly and the sauce doesn't get too thick.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When you add the pasta to the skillet, don't crowd the pan. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
- Season to Taste: Season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan cheese, to your liking.
Conclusion:
Angel hair pasta with simple garlic basil is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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