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Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Lemon And Garlic Recipe

This vibrant and light pasta dish is the perfect summer meal! Zesty lemon, juicy burst cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic combine with delicate angel hair pasta for a quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious recipe. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's the ideal weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 248.1 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Lemon And Garlic

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • not used in recipe
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Lemon And Garlic

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften and burst slightly.
  4. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil (optional) and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

4g

Carbs

15g

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