Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
halved
- 3 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 shallot
minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Crushed red pepper
optional
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Freshly grated Parmesan
for serving
Directions
- 1
Heat a large pasta pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
To a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt, then add cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to soften and the skins are a little blistered, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic, shallot, 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper, if using, and toss to combine with the tomatoes. Cook for about 6 minutes, until the shallots are translucent and the tomatoes are fully softened yet still intact. Meanwhile, add pasta to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente according to the packaging directions, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then strain the pasta.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta, herbs and a bit of the reserved pasta water to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine, until you have a glossy pasta sauce; add more pasta water slowly, if needed. Serve topped with plenty of Parmesan.
Angel Hair Pasta
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About this Recipe
Searching for a comforting, yet elegant pasta dish that comes together in a flash? This Angel Hair Pasta recipe delivers a satisfying meal with delicate strands coated in a rich, herby sauce, perfect for any weeknight or special occasion. What sets this Angel Hair Pasta recipe apart is its brilliant simplicity, expertly leveraging the incredibly quick-cooking nature of angel hair pasta. This means you get a satisfying, flavorful meal on the table with remarkable ease. The harmonious blend of quality extra-virgin olive oil, rich butter, and fragrant aromatics like perfectly minced garlic and shallots creates a deeply flavorful base for the sauce. This savory foundation is then beautifully complemented by the natural sweetness of soft, bursting cherry tomatoes, which release their juices into the sauce as they cook, adding a wonderful dimension of flavor and texture. Prepare for a truly delightful experience for the senses. You'll encounter incredibly tender, fine strands of angel hair pasta that readily absorb the luscious sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Each forkful offers a vibrant burst of sweet cherry tomato, mingling beautifully with the savory notes of gently sautéed garlic and shallot, all brightened by fresh herbs and finished with the luxurious, salty tang of freshly grated Parmesan. This dish embodies pure comfort, feeling both light on the palate and deeply satisfying. ## Customization & Variations Feel free to experiment with the herbs based on what you have on hand; fresh parsley and basil bring vibrant flavor, but dried herbs are a perfectly acceptable substitute. While cherry tomatoes add a wonderful sweetness, you could use other small, ripe tomatoes if cherry tomatoes aren't available. For an extra kick, don't shy away from adding a pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce. This versatile Angel Hair Pasta is ideal for a quick family dinner or an impressive, effortless meal when entertaining guests. Serve it hot with a generous showering of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the ultimate indulgence.