Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon And Garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Garlic Cloves
- White Wine
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Tomatoes
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Fresh Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon And Garlic
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- While the water heats, add olive oil and minced garlic to a sauté pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly golden (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in the white wine.
- Return the pan to medium heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the wine is reduced by half.
- Stir in the lemon juice and halved cherry tomatoes. Remove from heat.
- Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, until al dente (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Add the drained pasta to a warm serving bowl.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta.
- Add the chopped basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
3g
Carbs
15g