Angel Hair With Tomatoes Basil Garlic Recipe

A quick and easy 30-minute pasta recipe! This vibrant angel hair pasta dish is bursting with fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory garlic. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you crave something delicious and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 339 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Angel Hair With Tomatoes Basil Garlic

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Angel Hair With Tomatoes Basil Garlic

  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Angel Hair With Tomatoes Basil Garlic

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tomatoes have softened slightly and released their juices.
  5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.
  6. Add chicken broth to the skillet and toss everything together to combine. The pasta should be coated evenly in the sauce.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

5g

Carbs

21g