Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

This quick and delicious Angel Hair pasta dish is ready in under 30 minutes! Succulent shrimp, fragrant basil, and crunchy toasted pine nuts create a symphony of flavors. Toss it all together with perfectly cooked angel hair pasta for a light yet satisfying meal. Pair it with a fresh green salad and crusty Italian bread for a complete and unforgettable Italian-inspired dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 606.5 kcal

Protein 75g

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Ingredients for Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts

1 pound angel hair pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup reserved pasta water, if needed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Light green salad, for serving
Italian bread, for serving

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How to Make Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts

Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in white wine and cook for another minute, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
Stir in chopped basil.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp mixture. Toss gently to combine.
If the mixture is too dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Divide the pasta among four bowls.
Top with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
Serve immediately with a light green salad and Italian bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

20g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts?

Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts?

Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts has approximately 606.5 calories per serving, with about 75 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts?

The key ingredients for Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts are Angel Hair Pasta, Olive Oil, Butter, Shrimp, Garlic, Hot Chili Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.