Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic
A delicate angel hair pasta recipe that delivers bold, vibrant flavor with minimal effort and simple fresh ingredients. A pasta main dish you turn to on busy weeknights that is on the table in about 20 minutes.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minAngel hair pasta, also known as capellini, is a delicate and thin pasta that pairs beautifully with light, fresh ingredients. When combined with lemon, fresh basil, and tomatoes, it creates a dish bursting with bright and lively flavors.
The lemon in this dish brings a zesty and tangy note that perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of the tomatoes.
The acidity of the lemon also helps to balance out the richness of the pasta, making for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
The fresh basil adds an aromatic and slightly peppery note, tying the dish together with its herbaceous flavor.
When cooked al dente, the angel hair pasta provides a delicate and slightly chewy texture that contrasts with the juicy burst of the tomatoes and the tender leaves of the basil.
The flavors and textures combine to create a harmonious and well-balanced dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | teaspoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| ½ | cup |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | cup |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
| 4 | ounces |
angel hair pasta
spinach |
|
| 4 | ounces |
angel hair pasta
semolina |
|
| ¼ | cup |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 118 | ml |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 237 | ml |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
angel hair pasta
spinach |
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
angel hair pasta
semolina |
|
| 59 | ml |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
|
*
|
Directions
Please a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil, adjust temperatore to maintain a boil.
In a sauté pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the garlic and sauté just until the garlic begins to brown.
Add the wine and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the wine has been reduced by half.
Combine the lemon juice and tomato into the pan, stirring and remove the from the heat.
Plunge the pasta in the boiling water and cook to desired doneness, ideally al denté which should take from 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Drain pasta and transfer into a warmed serving bowl.
Toss in the basil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper, along with the tomato mixture.
Serve immediately.
