Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Angel Hair Pasta with Toasted Pine Nuts! This creamy, dreamy pasta dish features perfectly toasted pignoli nuts and a rich, flavorful sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, though not for the calorie-conscious! Get ready for a taste of Italy in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1803 kcal
Protein 50g
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Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli

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How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli

  1. Toast 1/4 cup pine nuts in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  2. Remove toasted pine nuts from skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook 8 ounces angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons clarified butter, 2 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken slightly.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken further.
  8. Stir in the toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately, garnished with extra nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

373g

Carbs

32g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli?

Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli?

Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli has approximately 1803 calories per serving, with about 50 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 232 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli?

The key ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Pignoli are Pine Nuts, Clarified Butter, Heavy Whipping Cream, Butter, Ground Nutmeg, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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