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Angel Hair Fresca Recipe

This vibrant and surprisingly easy Angel Hair Fresca recipe is a game-changer! Inspired by a Publix flyer, this pasta dish is quick enough for a breakfast treat (yes, really!) or a delightful dinner. Featuring fresh broccoli and zesty pesto, it's a delicious and satisfying meal made with readily available supermarket ingredients. Get ready to impress yourself and your taste buds!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 246.9 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Angel Hair Fresca

  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomato pesto
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups salted water
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

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How to Make Angel Hair Fresca

  1. Bring 4 cups of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Add 8 ounces of angel hair pasta to the boiling water.
  3. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 1 cup of broccoli florets to the pot and continue boiling for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are tender-crisp.
  5. Drain the pasta and broccoli thoroughly, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  6. While still hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large saucepan. Let the residual heat melt the butter completely.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of pesto and the cooked pasta and broccoli. Add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Toss everything together to coat evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

10g

Carbs

14g

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